U.S. Equity Futures Slip as Investors Monitor Earnings and AI Spending Outlook
U.S. equity futures declined ahead of a busy earnings week, with Alphabet shares falling 4% in extended trading due to an increased capital expenditure forecast for 2026 driven by artificial intelligence demand. Rising oil prices following U.S.-Iran tensions also weighed on investor sentiment.
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