The U.S. stock market opens with minor declines across major indices. Thermo Fisher, AT&T, and GE Vernova report earnings. Intuitive Surgical, Vertiv, and Hilton see gains, while Texas Instruments and others face losses. Mattel declines after missing on results. Stock futures remain steady ahead of Tesla, SAP, and IBM earnings. Treasury and gold prices drop, government shutdown reaches 22nd day. Mortgage Bankers Association data shows 30-year at 6.37%. Energy Information Administration updates oil and gasoline stock changes. Over 153 earnings reports expected today.

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