Stocks rose last week, with both the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI) inching further into record territory. Investors were generally happy with the deluge of third-quarter earnings announcements and economic data that implied robust consumer confidence. That optimism sent indexes higher by more than 1% last week.
Earnings season continues in the week ahead. Below, we’ll take a look at the metrics that promise to send shares of… Continue reading at Fool.com