<div id="readability-page-1">The S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq eked out modest gains on Monday in muted trading, as investors took a breath at the top of an eventful week, with earnings, economic data, the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate decision and the ebb and flow of Middle East tensions all crowding the docket. Lisa Bernhard reports.</div>

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<p>The S&P 500 and Nasdaq experienced slight gains on Monday amid quiet trading, as investors prepared for a busy week ahead. Key events include earnings reports, economic data releases, the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, and ongoing tensions in the Middle East.</p>

- The S&P 500 and Nasdaq recorded slight gains on Monday amid low trading volumes.  
- Investors paused as they anticipated a week filled with earnings reports, economic data, and the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate decision.  
- Additionally, ongoing tensions in the Middle East contributed to the market's cautious sentiment.

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S&P 500, Nasdaq rise slightly in start to a heavy earnings week