US Stocks: Strong second quarter earnings continue to beat expectations

Second quarter earnings results from big corporations in the U.S. continue to beat market estimates on Friday. According to the latest reports (via Reuters):

• General Electric Q2 17: EPS $0.28, +$29.60 Bln (Est: EPS $0.25 Rev $29.14 Bln)
• Honeywell Q2 17: EPS $1.80, Rev $10.10 Bln (Est EPS $1.78, Rev $9.88 Bln)
• Schlumberger Q2 17: EPS $0.35, Rev $7.5 Bln (EPS $0.30 , Rev $7.24 Bln)