Levi Strauss & Co. Leads the Charge

As the first-quarter earnings season begins, all eyes are on Levi Strauss & Co., Delta Air Lines, and the major US banks. Levi Strauss is set to unveil its Q1 results after Monday's market close, with analysts predicting a 7.7% annual rise in earnings per share to $0.28, despite a slight revenue dip to $1.54 billion.

Delta Air Lines and the Financial Sector in Focus

Midweek, Delta Air Lines will share its performance, expected to show a modest revenue increase to $13.90 billion but a slight decline in adjusted EPS to $0.41. The week culminates with the financial sector taking center stage on Friday, as BlackRock, JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, and Morgan Stanley disclose their Q1 figures. Morgan Stanley is anticipated to report a significant 14.9% yearly profit increase, while Wells Fargo may see a decrease.