5 things to know before the stock market opens Monday October 21 [Video]

Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day:

1. Can stocks keep rising?

U.S. stocks have carved out a winning streak. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average have posted six straight positive weeks. Both indexes closed at record highs on Friday. A busy week of earnings, along with the approaching presidential election, will help to determine where stocks go in the days ahead. Follow live market updates.

2. Earnings in transit

3. End in sight

Boeing is expected to report dismal results, due in part to a machinist strike that has halted aircraft production. The work stoppage could soon end. The company and its machinist union reached a dealon a new contract proposal, which workers will have to ratify in a vote expected Wednesday. The deal includes 35% pay increases over four years, a higher signing bonus of $7,000 and higher 401(k) contributions, among other measures. The strike has gone on for more than a month. …