The U.S. stock market seems to be heading in a positive direction, but it’s likely to be a bumpy ride. The Federal Reserve’s decision to leave interest rates as they are suggests that inflation is still a worry, especially with oil prices going up because of tensions between countries. However, investors aren’t getting overly cautious just yet. The S&P 500 has bounced back strongly from its low point in late March, and people are feeling more optimistic, but not to the point where the market is getting too hot.

One important thing that’s helping stocks right now is how well companies are doing with their earnings, especially when it comes to spending on artificial intelligence (AI). The big tech companies are still doing a great job…