https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-500-nasdaq-futures-waver-ahead-of-retail-earningsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-500-nasdaq-futures-waver-ahead-of-retail-earningshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-500-nasdaq-futures-waver-ahead-of-retail-earnings#u44806Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:11:03 +0000Wall Street futures show mixed movement as investors anticipate retail earnings reports. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are positioned for gains, with the Nasdaq specifically supported by reports of surging revenue at Anthropic. Conversely, the Dow is expected to have a softer session. This activity follows a period of strength where the S&P 500 reached an all-time high and both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq recorded their third consecutive week of gains. Tech shares continue to lead the broader market advances.Why it mattersInvestor sentiment is currently driven by a strong second-quarter earnin