US Stocks Open Lower as Meta and Microsoft Decline

Markets slipped amid mixed earnings reports despite optimism from recent U.S.-China trade discussions between Presidents Trump and Xi.

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  • Earnings Reports: Financial statements issued quarterly or annually by companies, detailing performance metrics such as revenue, profit, and expenses.
  • Market Open: The beginning of the trading day for a stock exchange, marking the start of buy and sell transactions.
  • Trade Talks: Negotiations between countries aimed at improving economic cooperation, resolving disputes, or developing trade agreements.