### Alphabet Surges Ahead as Major Indices Show Mixed Results

On a fluctuating morning for U.S. markets, the Nasdaq Composite ( ^IXIC ) managed to maintain a position just above its flatline, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average ( ^DJI ) and the S&P 500 ( ^GSPC ) dipped lower at the opening bell.

A standout performer was Alphabet, trading under the tickers GOOG and GOOGL, which significantly exceeded earnings expectations. This result casts a favorable light on Big Tech ahead of the earnings announcements from both Microsoft ( MSFT ) and Meta Platforms ( META ), scheduled for release after the market closes on Wednesday.

Monitoring these developments, Morning Brief's Brad Smith and Yahoo Finance markets and data editor Jared Blikre are keeping a close watch on the movement of major market indexes. Their analysis also spans the activity around Treasury yields ( ^TYX, ^TNX, ^FVX ), the performance of Alphabet, Eli Lilly ( LLY ), and fluctuating gold prices ( GC=F ).

For those seeking further detailed insights and expert opinions on the morning's market movements, additional analysis is available on Morning Brief.