General Electric (GE):

• Performance: GE reported EPS of 1.32, beating estimates of 1.05, with revenue of 9.88B vs. 9.49B expected.

• Market Impact: Shares surged 6.6% as the company highlighted strong performance in its aerospace and defense segments, along with improved supply chain conditions.

Union Pacific (UNP):

• Performance: EPS of 2.91 exceeded estimates of 2.76, while revenue of $6.12B slightly missed expectations.

• Market Impact: Shares rose 5.2% due to lower fuel costs and improved operational efficiency.

Elevance Health (ELV):

• Performance: EPS of 3.84 beat estimates of 3.80, with revenue of 45.44B vs. 44.95B expected.

• Market Impact: Shares gained 2% as the company raised its dividend and highlighted growth in its pharmacy coverage unit.

Texas Instruments (TXN):

• Performance: EPS of 1.30 beat estimates of 1.20, with revenue of 4.01B vs. 3.88B expected.

• Market Impact: Shares rose 2.5% as the company benefited from strong demand in industrial and automotive markets.

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ):

• Performance: EPS of 2.04 beat estimates of 1.99, but revenue of $22.52B was in line with expectations.

• Market Impact: Shares fell 2% due to weaker-than-expected sales guidance for 2025.

Procter & Gamble (PG):

• Performance: EPS of 1.88 met estimates, while revenue of 21.88B exceeded expectations of $21.58B.

• Market Impact: Shares rose 1.9% as the company highlighted growth in its Baby, Feminine & Family Care segment.

Travelers Companies (TRV):

• Performance: EPS of 9.15 significantly beat estimates of 6.70, with revenue of 10.74B vs. 10.85B expected.

• Market Impact: Shares gained 3.1% due to strong growth in premiums and profitability.

Netflix (NFLX):

• Performance: Netflix added 19 million subscribers, beating expectations, and raised its revenue outlook.

• Market Impact: Shares surged 9.7%, making it the top performer in the S&P 500 for the day.

S&P 500 Performance: The S&P 500 reached a record closing high of 6,118.71 on Thursday, driven by strong earnings and optimism around AI investments.

Tech Sector: AI-related stocks, including Nvidia (NVDA) and Oracle (ORCL), saw significant gains following announcements of a $500B AI infrastructure project.

Energy Sector: Nuclear energy stocks, such as Oklo (OKLO) and NuScale Power (SMR), surged due to expectations of increased energy demand for AI infrastructure.

Travel and Airlines: United Airlines (UAL) and American Airlines (AAL) reported mixed results, with UAL gaining on strong demand but AAL falling 8.7% due to weak guidance.

AI Optimism: The announcement of a $500B AI infrastructure project involving Oracle, OpenAI, and SoftBank fueled gains in tech and energy stocks.

Earnings Strength: Companies like GE, Netflix, and Travelers outperformed expectations, driving market gains.

Sector Rotation: While tech and industrials led the rally, renewable energy stocks like First Solar (FSLR) struggled due to policy shifts under the new administration.

Why It Matters: AT&T is a major player in the telecom sector, and its earnings will provide insights into wireless and streaming trends.

What to Watch:

• HBO Max Performance: Subscriber growth and churn rates for its streaming service.

• Debt Reduction: Progress on reducing its significant debt load.

• 5G Rollout: Updates on 5G adoption and capital expenditures.

Why It Matters: UAL is a key player in the airline industry, and its earnings will reflect trends in travel demand and operational efficiency.

What to Watch:

• Revenue Growth: Expected revenue of $2.96B will indicate whether travel demand remains strong.

• Fuel Costs: Rising fuel prices could pressure margins.

• International Travel: Recovery in international routes will be a key driver.

Why It Matters: Boeing is a critical player in the aerospace and defense sector, and its performance impacts the broader industrial sector.

What to Watch:

• Commercial Aircraft Deliveries: Progress on resolving supply chain issues and delivering 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner planes.

• Defense Revenue: Growth in defense contracts amid geopolitical tensions.

• Losses: Expected EPS of -$1.60 highlights ongoing challenges.

Why It Matters: GM is a leader in the automotive industry, and its earnings will provide insights into EV adoption and consumer demand for vehicles.

What to Watch:

• EV Sales: Growth in electric vehicle sales and margins.

• Guidance: Updates on production targets and supply chain challenges.

• Profitability: Rising labor costs and competition could pressure margins.

Why It Matters: Starbucks is a key player in the consumer discretionary sector, and its earnings reflect trends in consumer spending and dining habits.

What to Watch:

• Same-Store Sales: Growth in comparable store sales, particularly in the U.S. and China.

• Labor Costs: Impact of wage increases on profitability.

• Outlook: Guidance on consumer demand and store expansion plans.

Why It Matters: Microsoft is a tech giant and a major driver of the S&P 500. Its earnings will have a significant impact on the broader market.

What to Watch:

• Cloud Growth: Azure’s performance and its competition with AWS.

• AI Investments: Updates on AI-driven products and revenue growth.

• Margins: Impact of capital expenditures on profitability.

Why It Matters: Meta is a leader in social media and digital advertising, and its earnings will provide insights into ad spending trends and AI investments.

What to Watch:

• Ad Revenue: Growth in advertising revenue, particularly from Reels and AI-driven ad tools.

• Metaverse Investments: Updates on Reality Labs and its impact on profitability.

• User Growth: Engagement trends across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

Why It Matters: Tesla is a leader in the EV market, and its earnings will influence sentiment across the auto and tech sectors.

What to Watch:

• Vehicle Deliveries: Growth in deliveries and production capacity.

• Margins: Impact of price cuts and rising competition on profitability.

• Cybertruck: Updates on Cybertruck production and demand.