Stocks open with strong gains. Earnings help.

S&P index back above the 200 day MA at 2766.49

The US stocks are opening with strong gains. Better than expected earnings are helping. Also foreign stock markets

• The S&P is up about 21 points or 0.76% at 2771
• The Nasdaq is up 76 points or 1.05% at 7508.
• The Dow is up 218 points or 0.87%

The S&P index is back above its 200 day MA at 2766.97.

The Nasdaq is testing its 200 day MA at 7508.78. We currently trade right at that MA level.

UntiedHealth and Goldman announced stronger than expected earnings today. Netflix will report after the close.