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Stock market edges higher as Big Tech earnings lift sentiment

Friday, July 31, 2026 · Written up by our desk · Indices

Yahoo Finance reports that US stocks moved higher in a weekly review, with gains tied to earnings activity from major technology companies including Apple, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft.

The outlet also points to soaring yields as a competing pressure during the week, highlighting a market backdrop shaped by both earnings momentum and shifting interest rate expectations.

Overall, the weekly performance reflected a tug of war between strong results from widely held tech names and the impact of higher yields on valuations.

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Yahoo FinanceStock Market Rises Amid Apple, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft Earnings, Soaring Yields: Weekly Review

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