S&P 500 Opens Down 0.4% as Earnings Season Heats Up
As seen on the 24/7 Wall St. homepage on July 29, 2026.
- S&P 500-0.42%
- Dow Jones Industrial Average—
- Nasdaq Composite—
Earnings season intensifies with Ford, Biogen, and P&G in focus as the broad market opens in red territory.
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The S&P 500 slipped 30.87 points to 7,398.35 at the open on July 29, 2026, pulling back from the prior session's close of 7,429.22. The 0.42% decline puts the index in the red to start the day, extending a choppy stretch that has seen the broad market oscillate over recent sessions.
Attention is squarely on earnings, with Ford, Biogen, and Procter & Gamble among the notable companies reporting. Results from companies this varied — spanning autos, biotech, and consumer staples — will give investors a wider read on how different corners of the economy are holding up.
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With the index sitting near recent lows, how these high-profile reports land could set the tone for the session. A string of beats could help stabilize sentiment, while any disappointments may add pressure to an already cautious open.