US Markets Open Higher Amid Corporate Earnings Wave

Major US stock markets opened higher on Thursday, as investors digested a wave of corporate earnings released before the bell. The upbeat mood was buoyed by strong results from Meta and Microsoft, following Wednesday's dip due to disappointing GDP data.

Focus Shifts to Amazon and Apple Earnings

Attention now turns to earnings from Amazon and Apple, expected later in the day. Additionally, upcoming decisions from the Trump administration on tariffs are closely watched by the market.

Market Performance at a Glance

At 9:30 am ET, the Nasdaq 100 soared 1.52%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 0.51%. The S&P 500 gained 0.99%, with notable advancements from Microsoft Corporation and Trane Technologies plc. The euro traded flat against the dollar at $1.13240.