Stock futures rise as investors eye AI trade, brace for more data and earnings: Live updates
U.S. equity futures rose modestly Thursday as investors weighed the durability of the artificial-intelligence rally while awaiting fresh economic data and a slate of corporate earnings. Nvidia shares advanced in premarket trading, helping lift Nasdaq 100 futures. The moves follow a volatile session for megacap technology stocks that left traders questioning whether the AI-driven advance has run too far, too fast.
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- ✓ U.S. stock futures rose slightly on Thursday morning.
- ✓ Investors are focused on the AI trade, upcoming economic data and corporate earnings.
- ✓ Nvidia shares moved higher in premarket trading.
What changed
Futures turned positive in early Thursday trade after a turbulent Wednesday for tech heavyweights, with Nvidia leading premarket gains.
Live updates
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Stock futures edge higher as AI trade, data and earnings stay in focus
U.S. equity futures rose modestly Thursday as investors weighed the durability of the artificial-intelligence rally while awaiting fresh economic data and a slate of corporate earnings. Nvidia shares advanced in premarket trading, helping lift Nasdaq 100 futures. The moves follow a volatile session for megacap technology stocks that left traders questioning whether the AI-driven advance has run too far, too fast.
Why it matters
Markets have been whipped by conflicting signals on AI spending and interest-rate expectations. A sharp selloff in major tech names earlier this week exposed the concentration risk in indexes heavily weighted toward a handful of AI beneficiaries. Traders are now parsing every data point and earnings report for clues on whether corporate investment in AI infrastructure will sustain the sector's premium valuations.
What is confirmed
- U.S. stock futures rose slightly on Thursday morning.
- Investors are focused on the AI trade, upcoming economic data and corporate earnings.
- Nvidia shares moved higher in premarket trading.
Still unconfirmed
- A fragile calm exists after AI whiplash, per a Yahoo Finance morning briefing.
What to watch next
- Release of key U.S. economic data including inflation and labor market figures
- Earnings reports from major technology and AI-related companies
- Nvidia share price reaction to any supply-chain or demand commentary
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