Nasdaq leads the way

The US major indices are ending the session higher ahead of Apple earnings after the close:

  • The Dow rose 108 points. It was up as much as 184 points at the highs
  • THe S&P index finished up 13.68 points or 0.49%
  • The NASDAQ did the best up 41.78 points or 0.55%

Apple will release earnings shortly (preview here). Expectations are for $2.18 per share on $53.34B of revenues. Apple shares closed at $190.24 up $0.38 or 0.2% on the day.