| 📊 Alain’s Holdings — July 14, 2026 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change | Change % |
| VOO | Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 691.10 | +2.60 | +0.38% |
| QQQ | Invesco QQQ Trust | 719.69 | +7.95 | +1.12% |
| XIU.TO | iShares S&P/TSX 60 ETF | 52.79 | +0.05 | +0.09% |
Wall Street regained its footing Tuesday as a cooler-than-expected inflation report and strong earnings from several of the nation’s largest banks helped offset continued geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
The S&P 500 gained 0.4%, the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.9%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged higher by less than 0.1%. Technology stocks led the advance, while bank earnings reinforced confidence in the resilience of the U.S. economy.
The biggest economic news came before the opening bell.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed inflation rose 3.5% year-over-year in June, below economists’ expectations. On a monthly basis, consumer prices declined 0.4%, largely reflecting lower gasoline prices during June. The report strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates unchanged at its next meeting, sending Treasury yields lower and supporting equities.
Earnings season also got off to a strong start.
Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and Bank of America all reported better-than-expected quarterly results, benefiting from strong trading activity and resilient consumer spending. Their results provided investors with an encouraging first look at the health of Corporate America.
Technology shares also rebounded.
Semiconductor companies recovered after Monday’s selloff, helping the Nasdaq outperform. However, not every company participated in the rally. IBM plunged more than 25% after issuing disappointing revenue guidance, reminding investors that earnings season often creates significant winners and losers.
Geopolitical risks remain in the background.
Oil prices stayed elevated as tensions between the United States and Iran continued, but today’s inflation data suggested those higher energy prices had not yet translated into broader consumer inflation.
The market’s message today was straightforward:
When inflation improves and corporate earnings exceed expectations, investors are willing to look beyond short-term geopolitical uncertainty.
As earnings season accelerates over the coming weeks, individual company results—not headlines—are likely to become the market’s primary driver.
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