Stock Market Update

[BRIEFING.COM] The S&P 500 (+0.3%), Nasdaq Composite (+0.2%), and DJIA (+0.7%) sit at session highs just after midday. 

In addition to a handful of tech names that reported earnings, the market also received the earnings reports of several retailer names, which largely topped expectations. 

American Eagle (AEO 24.28, +3.45, +16.58%) is a standout today after beating EPS expectations and raising its Q4 comparable sales guidance. 

Meanwhile, Dollar Tree (DLTR 111.95, +2.96, +2.71%) and Macy's (M 23.24, +0.53, +2.33%) hold more modest gains after beating top-and-bottom-line expectations. The State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF is up a solid 2.0% today.