U.S. stocks are experiencing an upward trend on Thursday, largely driven by significant gains from Meta Platforms. This follows a series of profit announcements from major companies, which have positively influenced market sentiment.

The S&P 500 index has seen a 0.1% increase during midday trading, with four out of five stocks in the index moving higher. Similarly, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has gained 57 points, reflecting a 0.1% rise. However, the overall market performance is being moderated by declines in shares of Nvidia and Microsoft.

• The Nasdaq composite is currently down by 0.3%.
• Investors are closely monitoring these developments.
• They are evaluating the implications of the latest earnings reports from key firms nationwide.

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