Market Overview - The S&P 500 has recaptured the 20-day moving average, indicating a potential upward trend, with the next resistance level being the all-time highs [5] - Recent trading saw light volume, one of the lowest levels of the year, which raises caution among new buyers [6][7] - The VIX has decreased to around 18.5, suggesting a conducive environment for equities to move higher [3][10] Earnings Reports General Motors (GM) - GM reported revenue of $48.59 billion, exceeding the expected $44.1 billion, and adjusted earnings per share of $2.80, surpassing the forecast of $2.31 [12] - The company raised its full-year guidance for adjusted EBIT to a range of $12 billion to $13 billion, up from $10 billion to $12.5 billion [12] - Adjustments in tariff policies and strong demand pockets contributed to GM's positive outlook [13][15] General Electric (GE) Aerospace - GE Aerospace reported revenue of $11.31 billion, beating the expected $10.41 billion, with a year-over-year growth of approximately 25% [17][18] - Adjusted earnings per share came in at $1.66, exceeding the forecast of $1.46 [18] - The company raised its fiscal year 2025 earnings guidance to a range of $6 to $6.20, up from $5.60 to $5.80 [19] - Demand is driven by aftermarket maintenance of existing Boeing planes, despite restrictions on new airplane production [20][21]