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Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1. Earnings explosion

Earnings season is in full swing and many big-name companies are reporting results.

Boeing (BA), Coca-Cola (CCE), and McDonald's (MCD) are reporting ahead of the open.

Facebook (FB, Tech30), eBay (EBAY, Tech30), and AT&T (T, Tech30) will release their quarterly results after the close.

2. Stock market movers -- Chipotle, Tesco, Rolls-Royce

Shares in Chipotle (CMG) fell by about 6% in extended trading after the company's earnings missed Wall Street expectations.

Shares in Tesco (TSCDY) were edging up by about 2% in London after the U.K. grocery chain reported a record-setting annual loss of £6.4 billion ($9.6 billion). The company has been struggling for a long time, but investors are betting that management can turn things around.

Rolls-Royce Holdings (RYCEY) shares are rising by 3% in London after the engineering group said it was bringing in a new CEO, Warren East, who previously headed up ARM Holdings (ARMH, Tech30).

3. Stock market overview

U.S. stock futures suffered an early fall after France said it had foiled a new terrorist plot to attack "one or two churches."

"The sell-off took place on the back of the terrorist news ... and this caused a little bit of panic in the market," explained Naeem Aslam, chief market analyst at AvaTrade.

European markets are also dipping into the red in early trading. Asian markets ended with mixed results.

In Japan, the Nikkei closed above the 20,000 level for the first time in 15 years. The index has surged by just over 15% since the start of the year.

4. Economics

Existing home sales numbers from March will come out at 10 a.m. ET.

Then at 10:30, data on U.S. crude oil inventories will be released.

Crude futures are declining in advance of the report, down by over 1% to trade around $56 per barrel.

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Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1. Perky stocks

There's a feeling of confidence in the markets right now.

U.S. stock futures are pushing up, European markets are all rising in early trade and many Asian markets closed the day with big gains.

The main Chinese indexes all surged by about 2% to 4% Tuesday, recovering from a sharp drop Monday.

The latest reading from CNNMoney's Fear & Greed Index shows investors are feeling increasingly greedy.

2. Endless earnings

We're in the middle of earnings season and many big companies are reporting Tuesday.

Harley-Davidson (HOG), Lockheed Martin (LMT), Under Armour (UA), Verizon (VZ, Tech30) and Kimberly-Clark (KMB) are reporting ahead of the open.

Chipotle (CMG), Yahoo (YHOO, Tech30), and YUM Brands (YUM) will report after the close.

British-based tech firm ARM Holdings (ARMH, Tech30) reported a double-digit surge in revenue and earnings, which impressed investors. Shares are up about 6% premarket.

Meanwhile, shares in Credit Suisse (CS) dipped by about 3% in Europe. The bank's quarterly numbers were solid but investors are still not entirely happy with its financial strength. A key metric tracking the bank's capital levels has deteriorated.

"The issue today will be capital for a bank where concerns linger," said Jefferies analyst Omar Fall.

3. Greece is the word

While European markets are making gains Tuesday, concerns about Greece remain in the back of everyone's minds.

On Monday, the Greek government asked all public sector organizations to hand over their cash reserves, just in case it needs to borrow the money.

This is the latest indication that the government is running short of money to service its debts and pay wages and pensions.

"Several very large payments are due at the end of April and in May, which are making people nervous about the prospect of default," said Angus Campbell, senior analyst at FxPro.

If Greece defaults on its debt, the country may be forced to start printing its own money and abandon the eurozone, which would cause a wave of uncertainty. The euro was 0.7% weaker against the dollar.

4. Monday market recap

Wall Street posted a solid performance Monday. The Dow Jones industrial average rose by 209 points, the S&P 500 edged up by 0.9% and the Nasdaq gained 1.3%. That followed a sharp drop Friday.

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Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1. Earnings flow

Halliburton (HAL), Hasbro (HAS), Royal Caribbean (RCL) and Morgan Stanley (MS) are all reporting ahead of the open.

IBM (IBM, Tech30) will report after the close.

2. China boosts economy

The Chinese central bank launched new stimulus measures Sunday that are designed to counter the country's slowest economic growth in six years.

The central bank is allowing large banks to hold lower levels of cash reserves, which should free up money for banks to lend out into the economy.

3. U.S. stocks ready for rebound

U.S. stock futures are pushing up, indicating Wall Street will have a positive start to the week.

This comes after a sharp drop Friday when the Dow Jones industrial average lost 280 points, the S&P 500 fell 1.1% and the Nasdaq closed with a 1.5% loss.

4. International overview

European markets are all rising in early trading, with many key indexes up by nearly 1%.

But nearly all Asian markets ended the day with significant losses.

Chinese markets were swinging around during the day, but ultimately ended in the red. The Shanghai Composite index, Shenzhen Composite index and the Hang Seng in Hong Kong all declined by about 2%. While investors were optimistic about the new stimulus announced Sunday, sentiment was weighed down by new margin trading rules introduced Friday by China's securities regulator.

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Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1. Earnings and market movers

It's a big day for the financial sector, with Citigroup (C) and Goldman Sachs (GS) reporting ahead of the open. American Express (AXP) will report after the close.

Etsy (ETSY) will start trading Thursday on the Nasdaq. It priced its initial public offering at $16 a share Wednesday, the high end of its expected range.

Watch out for Netflix (NFLX, Tech30) shares today: the stock is rallying nearly 12% premarket following a surge in after-hours trading as the firm reported it added 4.9 million members during the first quarter.

2. Economic updates

The U.S. government will post weekly jobless claims at 8:30 a.m. ET. The Census Bureau will report monthly housing starts and building permits, also at 8:30 a.m. ET.

3. Oil moves

Crude is slipping back in electronic trading to just below $56 a barrel after hitting a 2015 high on Wednesday.

OPEC releases its monthly report March Thursday, on the heels of an update from the International Energy Agency which showed the cartel is fighting hard to keep its share of the world oil market despite last year's price slump.

4. Leaders gather

The G20 finance ministers and central bank governors gather in Washington ahead of meetings of the World Bank and the IMF.

Greece is also in town. Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis will attend the White House Greek Independence Day reception today ahead of crucial talks between creditors next week.

The cash-strapped country, which had its credit rating downgraded by S&P again on Wednesday, must present reform proposals to its international backers by the end of the month or risk default and exit from the euro. Germany is again talking tough: Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble said it was unlikely Europe would reach a deal with Athens next week, according to reports. And investor nerves are showing, with Greek bond yields rising strongly Thursday.

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Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1. China Slows

The world's second largest economy grew at its slowest pace in six years, intensifying pressure on the government to boost stimulus measures. China's GDP expanded by 7% in the first three months of 2015. That was in line with expectations but down from 7.3% in the fourth quarter of 2014.

2. ECB Meeting

The European Central Bank is expected leave interest rates at ultra-low levels when it delivers a policy update later Wednesday. Investors will be looking for comments from President Mario Draghi on the outlook for its massive bond buying program launched last month in a bid to boost the economy.

They'll also pay close attention to Draghi's remarks on the state of talks with Greece over its bailout program. Greece needs to reach a deal on economic reforms with its European creditors and the IMF by the end of April or face default on its massive debt.

3. Earnings and Economics

Bank of America (BAC), PNC (PNC) and Delta Airlines (DAL) will report ahead of the open. Netflix (NFLX, Tech30) delivers its results after the close.

On the economic front, the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index will be updated at 10 a.m. ET. The Federal Reserve will publish its Beige Book report on the economy at 2 p.m. ET.

4. International Markets Overview

European markets were rising in early trading. Burberry (BBRYF) was a notable mover, with shares up 2% in London trading, after the luxury goods maker reported a rise in second half sales.

Most Asian markets finished with modest losses, though China's Shanghai Composite dropped 1.2% on the fall in GDP.

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Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1. Earnings

JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Wells Fargo (WFC), and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) are all reporting quarterly results ahead of the open.

Wall Street will be keeping a close eye on JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon as he comments on his bank's latest earnings during a morning conference call.

Last time around, Dimon said the bank was "under assault" by regulators.

2. More M&A?

Nokia (NOK) confirmed Tuesday it is in "advanced discussions" to buy Alcatel-Lucent (ALU). Both firms provide equipment, infrastructure and support to the telecommunications industry.

Shares in Nokia were declining by 7% in Europe, while shares in Alcatel-Lucent were surging by about 12%.

3. Stock market overview

U.S. stock futures are looking steady ahead of the open. European markets are mixed in early trading.

Asian markets ended the day with mixed results. In Hong Kong, the main index closed with a loss of 1.6% Tuesday after staging an awe-inspiring rally over the last few days. The Hang Seng has risen by about 17% since the start of the year.

Recapping Monday's performance, both the Dow Jones industrial average and S&P 500 fell back by 0.5%. The Nasdaq slid 0.2%.

4. Economics

The International Monetary Fund is launching its influential "World Economic Outlook" report at 9 a.m. ET. The IMF uses this biannual report to forecast economic trends around the globe.

In the U.S., the Census Bureau is reporting March retail sales data at 8:30 a.m. ET.

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