US stocks tick up as investors hope for progress on trade talks
1. S&P 500 increased by 1.1%, reflecting investor optimism. 2. Trump hinted at lower tariffs, soothing trade concerns. 3. Earnings reports show mixed results, highlighting market uncertainty. 4. Major firms are warning of price hikes amid trade tensions. 5. Tech stocks in 'Magnificent 7' saw gains as trade anxiety eases.