As of 10:42 PM on the 22nd Korean time, the three major U.S. stock market indices are showing a mixed trend.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is trading slightly higher, up 49.12 points (0.09%) from the previous trading day at 52,273.76. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 index fell 10.95 points (0.15%) to 7,498.26, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite also declined by 111.04 points (0.43%) to 25,726.16, showing a downward trend.

The market appears to be taking a wait-and-see approach ahead of the full-scale Q2 earnings season. Recently, the U.S. stock market has maintained high levels, driven by expectations of expanded artificial intelligence (AI) investment and the strength of tech stocks. However, whether actual corporate earnings and future guidance will meet market expectations is cited as the key variable that will determine the future direction of the stock market.

In particular, with major Big Tech companies—including Tesla, Intel, Microsoft, and Meta—scheduled to release their financial results one after another starting this week, global investors are paying close attention. The market is examining not only their revenue and net income but also key checkpoints such as ▲ profitability from AI investments and ▲ future earnings guidance.

[※ This article is intended to provide information for reference in making investment decisions and does not recommend the purchase or sale of any specific stock. The final responsibility for investments lies with the investor.]