U.S. stock indexes are drifting higher following a mostly encouraging batch of profit reports from big companies.

That’s important information to counter the narrative that corporate insiders are doing a happy dance now that a more business-friendly presidential administration is in power in the U.S. While some corporate chieftains may be dancing, a large majority are not.

Asian stocks are mixed after U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest comments on tariffs raised uncertainty in Chinese markets

Asian shares are mixed in mostly muted trading, despite anticipation for a market reaction to the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump.