Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as earnings flood in, weak retail sales lead off data deluge

Corporate Performance - The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by approximately 0.7%, while the S&P 500 gained roughly 0.2%, indicating a positive trend in blue-chip stocks [2] - Investors are analyzing quarterly earnings reports from companies such as Coca-Cola and CVS Health, with Ford being a notable focus after market close [4] Economic Indicators - December's retail sales data showed that retail spending remained "virtually unchanged" from the previous month, signaling a slowdown in consumer spending compared to November's month-on-month growth of 0.6% [3] - The upcoming January jobs report is highly anticipated, especially following recent signs of softening in the labor market [4] Market Trends - Gold and bitcoin are under investor scrutiny as they attempt to stabilize after a significant pullback last week, with gold slightly declining after starting the week above $5,000, while bitcoin traded below $69,000 before a minor recovery [5]