U.S. stocks fell Monday, with the exception of some tech shares, as investors turned cautious amid a pause in the flow of corporate results and awaited a statement from the Federal Reserve later this week.

U.S. Treasuries got the week off to a slow and flat start Monday, as investors stay on the sidelines ahead of key economic reports and a historic Federal Reserve meeting later this week.

U.S. stocks fell Monday as investors found record gold and near-record silver prices more alluring.

U.S. stocks were poised to head higher at Monday’s open as investors continued to focus on earnings reports and awaited the latest data on the housing market.

The first wave of quarterly financial results has come and gone, and investors have liked what they’ve seen. As a bigger batch of companies open their books next week, corporate earnings will continue to remain in focus.

U.S. stocks advanced for a third straight session Thursday, with the Dow closing at almost a 3-year high following a slew of strong earnings.