The European Central Bank did not change interest rates for the first time in more than a year. This decision coincided with the expectations of market participants. The regulator noted that inflation has reached the target level of 2% and is under control, but the external environment remains highly uncertain, especially against the background of trade disputes. ECB head Christine Lagarde said: we can say that the current interest rates are "frozen", and the regulator itself is in a "wait and see" mode;

"The situation is highly uncertain": the ECB left the rate unchanged for the first time in a year

Tesla, Inc.

Alphabet Inc.

Intel Corporation

The second-quarter earnings season has gotten off to a strong start on Wall Street, with more than 80% of the S&amp;P 500 Index companies reporting earnings and revenues that beat expectations, <a href="https://www.barrons.com/articles/tesla-verizon-coke-google-earnings-stocks-52dad8b3?mod=RTA"> writes</a> Barron's. About 100 other issuers - including two members of the "Magnificent Seven" - will release their results this week.

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