Marriott slides on Middle East drag as earnings season heats up; Trump‑backed Bitcoin sinks

Live earnings updates show Marriott International (MAR) down about 5.5% mid-morning as Middle East headwinds weigh the stock, while Bitcoin (BTC-USD) swings to a loss on news tied to a Trump brothers‑backed project. Palantir Technologies (PLTR) edges higher, and the broader earnings season remains a market engine with Tyson, Marriott, and ON Semiconductor among the reports this week. FactSet data suggest second‑quarter S&P 500 earnings are up roughly 47.5% year over year, well above long‑term averages, signaling robust profit growth for another quarter.