Stocks to watch today: Caterpillar, Palantir, McDonald's, Snap, Pfizer. Positive Q2 earnings reported and upbeat sales guidance issued.

Major U.S. indices closed higher on Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average advancing 1.32% to 53,178.41.

Stocks to watch today: Caterpillar, Palantir, McDonald's, Snap, Pfizer. Positive Q2 earnings reported and upbeat sales guidance issued.