Pre-Market Report – Monday 28 July: US markets firm | US/EU trade deal

Wall St managed a broad rally on Friday night as optimism over a US/EU trade deal boosted the S&P 500 (+0.4%) to a fresh record high. That deal has now been done - described as the "Least worst" deal for the EU. Devil in the detail. 112 S&P 500 companies reported results last week - average earnings growth was better-than-expected at 6.4% compared to 4.9% expected. Google was up 4.4%, Tesla down 4.1%, Intel down 10.4% and Texas Instruments down 14.6%. US Futures this morning are higher with the S&P 500 futures up 0.37% and the NASDAQ futures up 0.19%.ASX set to open near flat. SPI futures down 5 points. Quarterlies in focus. WTC has a new CEO.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you’re looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.