Stock Futures Flat After Dow Posts Two-Day Winning Streak
U.S. stock futures were nearly unchanged Monday night following a two-day winning streak for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which rose over 260 points on Friday and continued to gain slightly more than 0.5% in early trading. The S&P 500 saw modest gains as oil prices retreated due to reduced tensions between U.S. and Iran, while the Nasdaq Composite fell by 0.2%, weighed down by a sell-off in semiconductor stocks. Investors are preparing for an eventful week ahead with major earnings reports from tech giants like Amazon, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and Apple expected. Analysts suggest that increased capital expenditures reported by these companies could influence market sentiment but may also put pressure on their stock prices if growth expectations fall short. The Federal Reserve is set to announce its rate decision later in the week, though a pause at current rates is widely anticipated. Market participants are closely watching for clarity from both corporate earnings and central bank policy moves as well as developments in oil markets and bond yields.
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