As earnings season gets underway, the S&P 500 has soared past 7,000 for the first time. Our team reflects on the market’s rapid rebound as well as dissects the important financial reports we’ve received so far. Trends in digital advertising and generative AI are discussed. And the team parses news from noise in recent press releases before ending with stocks on our radar. Jon Quast, Lou Whiteman, and Asit Sharma discuss: - Netflix’s Q1 2026 financial results - Broad takeaways from some big banks - Meta Platforms catching up to Alphabet - Alphabet catching up to OpenAI - Blah blah blah day – news from noise - The market’s new high – lessons we’ve learned - Stocks on our radar Companies discussed: Netflix (NFLX), Alphabet (GOOG)(GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), Meta Platforms (META), Charles Schwab (SCHW), JP Morgan Chase (JPM), Wells Fargo (WFC), Bank of America (BAC), Citigroup (C), Rocket Lab (RKLB), Caterpillar (CAT), Snap (SNAP), Broadcom (AVGO), Yum! Brands (YUM), LPL Financial (LPLA), Leidos (LDOS), Host: Jon Quast Guests: Lou Whiteman, Asit Sharma Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices