The predictions for an end to the earnings recession have passed their first test. Several S&P 500 companies have already reported their earnings, and companies in the index are beating Wall Street's expectations. Headline earnings from big banks were also better than expected. 

But will the optimism continue? Which companies' results are investors currently eyeing? 

On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Danish Lim, Market Analyst, Phillip Nova, to find out more about the latest in the earnings season.

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