Tech Stocks Lead Market Higher Ahead of Earnings; Walmart, UnitedHealth Prepping New Buy Points

Microsoft (MSFT) leads Dow Jones stocks near buy points, beating earnings and guiding up revenue growth. Stock has official 366.78 buy point.

IBM (IBM) topped Q3 views, with software sales up nearly 8%. Stock reclaimed 50-day line, working on 151.93 flat base entry.

Walmart (WMT) gaining share amid inflation. Fiscal Q3 earnings due Nov. 16. Stock has 165.85 cup base buy point.

UnitedHealth (UNH) turning page after midyear warning. Forming handle on base with 546.78 entry. RS line at best levels since January.

Amgen (AMGN) got target hikes on Horizon acquisition, pipeline. But stock undercut 268.24 buy point. Needs some repair time.