Earnings Week Begins with Modest Rise in Stock Futures: Live Updates

Stock futures inched higher ahead of a busy week for corporate earnings, with futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq-100 all showing gains. Despite a mixed session and week, the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average posted positive gains, while the Nasdaq Composite experienced a slight decline. Oil prices spiked due to the conflict between Israel and Hamas, raising concerns about oil production in the region. Major financial firms such as JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo reported positive results, but some on Wall Street anticipate more volatility as yields and oil prices rise, inflation remains a concern, and the Middle East conflict continues. Earnings season heats up this week, with notable companies like Johnson & Johnson, Bank of America, Netflix, and Tesla set to report.