Market Faces Breather as Earnings Loom Amid Rally

Wall Street's rally pausing as key earnings reports and rising Treasury yields come into focus. Boeing shares rise on a new wage deal, while Humana climbs amid merger talks with Cigna. The market shows resilience with the Dow and S&P 500 reaching record highs, despite geopolitical tensions and election uncertainties.

Wall Street's rally appeared to pause on Monday as investors awaited pivotal earnings reports amid rising Treasury yields. Major indices, including the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq, showed signs of dipping after reaching all-time highs last week.

Boeing shares surged by 3% following news of a new wage deal to potentially resolve a costly strike. Meanwhile, Humana experienced a 4.6% jump amid resumed merger talks with Cigna. The upcoming earnings announcements from 114 S&P 500 companies, including major players like Tesla, IBM, and Coca-Cola, could significantly influence market momentum.

Despite some challenging geopolitical tensions and the approach of the U.S. presidential election, which are causing market volatility, the market remains resilient. Spirit Airlines saw significant gains, while election-related trades appeared favorable towards former President Trump. Key economic data, including home sales and PMI reports, along with Federal Reserve officials' speeches, are expected to drive market direction this week.

(With inputs from agencies.)