US equity markets opened in positive territory on Monday, setting the stage for a critical week of corporate earnings.
The S&P 500 index rose 0.7% in early trading, while the Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.1%, signaling renewed investor appetite after a volatile period for technology shares.
The broad-based advance reflects a shift in sentiment as traders look past recent tech sector turbulence to focus on fundamental data.
Market participants are now bracing for a dense schedule of quarterly reports that will provide clarity on corporate profitability and forward guidance.
General Motors is among the key names set to report, with its second-quarter earnings expected on Tuesday.
The automaker’s results will be closely watched for signs of demand resilience and margin stability in the broader industrial sector.