The market’s modest rally is set for a crucial test after the bell as tech giants Alphabet and Microsoft are scheduled to release their earnings reports later today.
Investors have been buoyed by a recent mini‑rally in equities, but the upcoming post‑market disclosures from the two companies could determine whether the upward momentum holds.
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, and Microsoft are among the largest and most influential firms in the technology sector, and their quarterly results are closely watched for insight into broader industry trends.
Analysts say the earnings reports will provide key data on revenue growth, profitability and future guidance, factors that could sway sentiment across the market and either reinforce or reverse the current rally.
As the bell rings, traders will monitor the after‑hours filings for clues on the health of the tech sector, with the potential to shape market direction in the hours and days that follow.
<small>Source: CNBC — read the original story there.</small>