Stocks Rise Pre-Bell as Traders Await Latest Batch of Earnings, Monitor Middle East Developments

July 20, 2026 · High impact · Updated Jul 21, 2026

US stock markets are showing upward momentum pre-bell, driven by investor anticipation of upcoming earnings reports. Traders are also closely monitoring geopolitical developments in the Middle East, which could influence market sentiment.

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