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US Stock Markets Rally as Alphabet and Tesla Prepare to Unveil Earnings Amid Global Trade Tensions

Market Opens Higher Ahead of Key Earnings Reports

As the week begins, major U.S. stock indexes have opened higher, with investors eagerly awaiting earnings reports from tech giants Alphabet Inc. and Tesla Inc. This optimism comes amidst ongoing global trade discussions, highlighted by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's opposition to immediate retaliation against U.S. tariffs on the EU.

Stock Performances Highlight Early Trading

The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a modest increase of 0.18%, buoyed by a significant 3.09% rise in Verizon Communications Inc. shares. Similarly, the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 experienced gains, with ARM Holdings PLC and Domino's Pizza Inc. leading the charge with increases of 1.77% and 5.63%, respectively.

Currency Movements

In currency markets, the euro appreciated by 0.30% against the dollar, trading at $1.16619. This movement reflects the broader financial market's response to the day's economic indicators and corporate earnings anticipation.