[BRIEFING.COM] There hasn't been much up or down movement at the index level in recent trading.
Many names that report earnings this afternoon or Friday morning trade higher. Texas Instruments (TXN 199.35, +2.30, +1.2%), CSX (CSX 33.60, +0.36, +1.1%), American Express (AXP 324.67, +2.42, +0.8%), and Verizon (VZ 39.24, +0.29, +0.8%) are standouts in that respect.
Intuitive Surgical (ISRG 607.79, -2.66, -0.4%) is a losing standout ahead of its earnings report.