"Dow Hits Record High Amid Q2 Earnings Focus"

The Dow Jones surged to a new all-time high, driven by gains in Home Depot and Caterpillar, while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 also saw increases. Despite a recent sell-off in Big Tech, the Dow advanced 1.6% for the week, buoyed by a slight decline in the consumer price index. This week, the focus shifts to Q2 earnings, with key reports expected from Johnson & Johnson, Netflix, and major banks. Analysts are watching for signs of market rotation and the impact of potential Federal Reserve policy changes.