FX.co ★ US Stocks Hold Gains Amid Strong Earnings

On Tuesday, U.S. stocks showed little movement, maintaining the gains observed from the previous two sessions due to generally favorable earnings reports. Meanwhile, the market was evaluating the trade prospects between China and the U.S. During the morning trading, the three primary indexes remained stable. The defense and aerospace sector gained the market's attention, with GE Aerospace seeing a 4.5% rise following robust earnings and an encouraging forecast. Raytheon experienced a 10% increase, buoyed by its strong results and its confidence in securing essential mineral supplies for operations. This optimism was further supported by the U.S. securing a critical minerals supply agreement with Australia prior to President Trump's upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, which reduces the risk of a U.S. shortage of important rare earth elements. In other developments, Coca-Cola saw a 3.5% increase after reporting sustained soda demand and benefits from a bottling deal in India. Additionally, Warner Bros Discovery leaped 10% on news that it is contemplating a sale, with potential interest from Netflix and Comcast.