The US stock market opened on a positive note as investors eagerly await a pivotal week for Big Tech earnings and crucial economic data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average led the climb, gaining over 250 points, fueled by a notable drop in oil prices. Stocks across the board showed strength with the Nasdaq 100 particularly focused on reports from major companies including Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta. Analysts believe this earnings season could have significant implications for market trends moving forward, especially as the fate of tech-heavy indexes hinges on just a handful of key earnings reports from industry giants. As traders brace for potentially explosive results, the focus remains on inflation, job data, and the overall economic outlook.