As US stocks ( ^GSPC, ^DJI, ^IXIC ) continue to trade near record levels, investors are eagerly anticipating the upcoming earnings report from Nvidia ( NVDA ). However, one stock that will be in focus is Palo Alto Networks (PANW), as the company prepares to release its third quarter results.

Traders and analysts will be closely watching Palo Alto Networks' earnings report to get insights into the company's current demand, especially after it previously lowered its full-year revenue guidance earlier this year.

In addition to Palo Alto Networks, several other trending tickers have caught the attention of investors this afternoon. Hims & Hers Health (HIMS), Li Auto (LI), and Wix.com (WIX) are among the stocks generating interest.

Moreover, there is an impressive lineup of guests scheduled for interviews during the trading day. Ed Yardeni, the President of Yardeni Research, will kick off the discussions at 3:05 PM. Mark Widmar, First Solar CEO, will share his insights at 3:15 PM.

Later in the afternoon, Phil Streible, Blue Line Futures Chief Market Strategist, and Timna Tanners, Wolfe Research Managing Director, will provide their expertise at 3:40 PM. At 4:05 PM, Ross Mayfield, Baird Investment Strategy Analyst, is scheduled to share valuable market insights.

Notably, Akash Palkhiwala, QCOM COO & CFO, will join the discussion at 4:15 PM, followed by Lane Bess, Deep Instinct CEO and Former Palo Alto Networks CEO, at 4:25 PM.

The market is eagerly awaiting the earnings report from Palo Alto Networks to gain further clarity on the company's performance and demand outlook. Investors will closely consider the statements made by management during the earnings call.

As the trading day progresses, market participants will continue to monitor the performance of US stocks as they hover near record levels, hoping for positive news to sustain the current market rally.