A key anchor for the market was softer-than-expected inflation data, which reduced fears of aggressive rate hikes and bolstered expectations that the Fed could begin easing policy.
US stock futures regrouped on Tuesday on the heels of notching fresh records, as investors assessed President Trump's trade moves in Japan as they waited for this week's wave of potentially market-moving events.
US stock futures made gains Friday morning as investors looked ahead to a crucial inflation report that could shape expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next policy moves.
US stock futures fluctuated on Thursday as oil prices surged and Wall Street parsed the latest batch of quarterly results from closely watched companies, including Tesla (TSLA) and IBM (IBM).
Netflix (NFLX) reported earnings that missed analyst expectations on both revenue and profit, sending shares over 6% lower in premarket trading on Wednesday.
Tech, especially semiconductor and AI-related stocks, were a strong driver. For example, Broadcom surged nearly 10 % after an AI-processor deal with OpenAI.
US stocks marked time before the bell on Tuesday as Wall Street geared up for the next wave of corporate results, with General Motors and Netflix (NFLX) highlighting the docket.
US stocks continued to sell off before the bell on Friday as fears spread about regional banks' exposure to bad loans and US credit quality, spurring an exodus by investors to safe havens.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. hiked its projection for 2025 revenue growth for the second time this year, reinforcing hopes in the longevity of a global boom in AI spending.
US stock futures rose on Wednesday amid rising bets on interest-rate cuts, with the next wave of earnings reports on deck following a volatile day on Wall Street.