The Dow gained 140.40 points, or 0.31%, to close at 33,733.96. The S&P 500 dipped 0.07% to settle at 4,016.95, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.27% to end at 11,334.27.
 72 of the companies in the S&P 500 have now reported with 65% of those beating consensus.
Treasuries were firmer with the curve flattening, ending near best levels after today's strong 2Y auction. 

• Microsoft beats estimates and up 3.8% after hours.
• Murdoch has called off Fox-Newscorp Merger.
• Local CPI tipped around 7.5% Core 6.5%.

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