Stocks Edge Up as Investors Await Key Earnings, Data and Fed Decision This Week

Stock market edged higher Tuesday as investors await Fed decision, Apple earnings, and October jobs data. Home prices and consumer confidence rose more than expected.

Apple stock dipped as analysts cut revenue forecasts, citing soft iPhone and Mac demand. Earnings report due Thursday.

Key events this week Fed decision on interest rates Wednesday, Apple earnings Thursday, October jobs report Friday.

Verve Therapeutics soared 25% on expanded Lilly licensing deal. Pinterest spiked 18% after strong earnings.

Caterpillar sank 6% despite beating earnings estimates. Cited lower order backlog and flat revenue outlook.