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Tech-led selloff drags U.S. stock futures lower
markets9 days ago

Tech-led selloff drags U.S. stock futures lower

U.S. stock futures slipped Monday night as a tech-led selloff persisted, with Dow futures down more than 160 points (-about 0.3%), S&P 500 futures down around 0.5%, and Nasdaq-100 futures off about 0.9%. Gold and silver fell while oil rose, and traders awaited the Fed minutes and the core PCE as fourth-quarter earnings wrap up. Markets were closed for Presidents Day, with investors eyeing Nvidia and other AI-linked earnings next week amid ongoing concerns about AI’s impact on software margins.

Meta Gains as Tesla Reimagines Lineup Amid Busy Tech Earnings Week
business27 days ago

Meta Gains as Tesla Reimagines Lineup Amid Busy Tech Earnings Week

Tech earnings season is in full swing with Meta Platforms reporting record quarterly sales and higher 2026 spending, lifting its stock; Tesla is canceling two high-end models and shifting toward robotics with a $2 billion investment in xAI, sending its shares lower; Microsoft is also in focus as part of the week’s earnings reports, with about 102 S&P 500 companies detailing results.

Markets brace for a busy week as futures slip ahead of earnings and Fed decision
markets1 month ago

Markets brace for a busy week as futures slip ahead of earnings and Fed decision

Stock futures fell Sunday night ahead of a heavy week of earnings and the Fed’s first policy decision of the year, with Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures down about 0.6%–1.1% as more than 90 S&P 500 companies head to report, including Apple, Meta and Microsoft. Earnings have been broadly solid (roughly 76% beating estimates), though some names like Intel and Netflix slid. Analysts expect earnings growth to accelerate to around 14%. The week centers on the Federal Reserve meeting, where a rate hold is expected but investors will seek clues on future cuts, amid lingering geopolitical tensions.

Microsoft Tops Wall Street’s Magnificent 7 Ahead of Q4 Earnings
markets1 month ago

Microsoft Tops Wall Street’s Magnificent 7 Ahead of Q4 Earnings

TipRanks compares the Magnificent 7 stocks ahead of next week’s Q4 reports and finds Microsoft as the clear favorite with about 34% upside, followed by Apple at ~20% and Tesla at ~11% downside; TSLA reports Q4 2025 on Jan 28 (EPS $0.45, revenue $24.8B), MSFT reports Q2 FY26 on Jan 28 (EPS $3.91, revenue $80.28B), and AAPL reports Q1 FY26 on Jan 29 (EPS $2.67, revenue $138.38B); analysts’ notes cited include Barclays’ Hold on TSLA, UBS’s raised MSFT target to $600, and KeyBanc’s Hold on AAPL, with MSFT’s AI/cloud momentum cited as a primary driver of optimism.

business3 months ago

Markets Fluctuate Amid Shutdown Uncertainty and Economic Concerns

US stock indexes recovered on Friday amid hopes of government reopening, despite initial declines driven by economic concerns, weak global trade data, and mixed inflation signals. Corporate earnings showed strength, with many companies beating forecasts, while bond yields rose globally. The ongoing government shutdown and mixed economic indicators continue to influence market sentiment.

U.S. Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Tech Earnings and Rate Cut Expectations
financial-markets4 months ago

U.S. Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Tech Earnings and Rate Cut Expectations

U.S. stock futures rose ahead of major tech earnings and a Federal Reserve rate cut, with markets optimistic after record highs driven by subdued inflation data. Investors are awaiting the Fed's policy meeting and earnings reports from key tech giants like Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft, amid global market gains and geopolitical optimism. Bond yields and commodity prices showed mixed movements, reflecting cautious optimism in the financial landscape.

U.S. Stocks Await Key Earnings Week Amid Market Caution
business4 months ago

U.S. Stocks Await Key Earnings Week Amid Market Caution

U.S. stock futures declined slightly ahead of a busy earnings week, with major indices closing higher Monday driven by Apple and optimism over a potential US-China trade deal. Investors are awaiting key earnings reports from Netflix, Coca-Cola, and Tesla, while economic data on inflation and Treasury yields are also in focus. Asian markets rose, buoyed by Japan's new prime minister and regional economic optimism.