On Monday, the S&P 500 gained 8.93 points (0.12%) to close at 7,174.01 points, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 49.78 points (0.20%) to 24,886.38. Investors are cautiously optimistic as they navigate a busy week filled with earnings reports from major companies, including Amazon, Alphabet, Meta Platforms, Apple, and Microsoft. So far, 81% of the 139 S&P 500 companies that reported earnings surpassed estimates, leading to an anticipated 16.1% year-on-year earnings growth. However, geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, are causing uncertainty. The Federal Reserve is also set to meet, with expectations to keep interest rates unchanged, which could influence market dynamics amidst rising energy prices linked to the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. Notably, Verizon's stock rose following a positive forecast, while Domino's Pizza faced declines after missing sales estimates. Nvidia's stock continued its upward trend, reclaiming a market valuation exceeding $5 trillion.