Daily Comment

Stock futures were little changed on Thursday as a fresh economic data gave investors some hope of easier Federal Reserve policy later this year. That enthusiasm, however, was slightly dampened by a slate of disappointing earnings. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 77 points, or 0.2%. S&P 500 futures were down less than 0.1%, while Nasdaq 100 futures pulled back about 0.1%.

Stock futures were slightly lower Wednesday after the blue-chip average clinched its longest winning streak since December. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 66 points, or nearly 0.2%. S&P 500 futures dipped 0.4% while Nasdaq 100 futures slid 0.6%.

U.S. stock futures flickered near the flatline Tuesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average looked to build on its fourth positive day in a row, and investors turned to the latest batch of earnings. Dow futures were up 20 points, or less than 0.1%. S&P 500 futures hovered just above flat while Nasdaq 100 futures slipped 0.1%.

U.S. stock futures rose Monday, with Wall Street looking to build on the previous session’s strong gains, after new jobs data revived hopes of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures climbed 140 points, or 0.4%. S&P 500 futures were 0.4% higher, while Nasdaq-100 futures added 0.3%.

Stock futures rose sharply Friday as investors prepared themselves for the upcoming April jobs report, due Friday morning. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 322 points, or 0.84%. S&P 500 futures rose 0.41%, while Nasdaq 100 futures advanced about 0.7%.

Stock futures advanced Thursday as investors looked ahead to more corporate earnings and a key labor report set for later in the week. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures added 222 points, or 0.59%. S&P 500 futures climbed about 0.78%. Nasdaq 100 futures increased by 0.9%.

S&P 500 futures slipped Wednesday as investors looked ahead to the Federal Reserve’s rate policy decision. Futures linked to the broad market index slipped 0.2%, while Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 0.4%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were lower by 40 points, or 0.1%. 

U.S. stock futures turned flat Tuesday morning after a positive start to the week, as investors brace for megacap earnings, the latest Federal Reserve interest rate decision, and a jobs report. Stocks are also on pace to snap a six-month winning streak. S&P 500 futures edged down by 0.06% while Nasdaq 100 futures lost 0.1%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were little changed. The major indexes earlier were slightly lower.

S&P 500 futures rose Friday as Big Tech names Alphabet and Microsoft saw shares rally on strong earnings. Futures linked to the broad market index climbed 0.7%, and Nasdaq 100 futures popped 1.02%. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 62 points, or 0.16%.

Stock futures fell sharply Thursday after the latest U.S. economic data showed a sharp slowdown in growth and pointed to persistent inflation. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 419 points or 1.1%. S&P 500 futures slid 1.1%, and Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 1.5%.

S&P 500 futures were little changed Wednesday morning as investors parsed the latest financial releases from corporate America. Futures tied to the broad index advanced 0.12%, while Nasdaq 100 futures popped 0.56%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipped 53 points, or 0.14%.

U.S. stock futures edged higher on Tuesday as the corporate earnings season picked up steam, and investors looked to build on the strong gains from the previous session. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures climbed 95 points, or 0.2%. S&P 500 futures advanced 0.3%, while Nasdaq 100 futures were up 0.3%.