Stocks Rise on Strong Earnings and Economic Data; Investors Await Tech Giant Reports

U.S. stocks tick higher on favorable earnings reports from major companies like Verizon, GE, 3M, and Coca-Cola.

Nasdaq rises on gains in tech stocks; Dow and S&P also up.

Investors await earnings from tech giants Microsoft and Alphabet after the closing bell.

Economic data shows growth in private sector and easing inflation.

Longer-end Treasury yields remain muted after briefly topping 5% on Monday.