https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-500-nasdaq-waver-ahead-of-retail-earningsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-500-nasdaq-waver-ahead-of-retail-earningshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-500-nasdaq-waver-ahead-of-retail-earnings#u44848Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:16:02 +0000US stock futures are mixed ahead of retail earnings reports, with Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq wavering. Investors are reacting to a strong second-quarter earnings season and easing rate hike fears. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are poised for gains, while the Dow is set for a softer session. Retail earnings reports are expected to provide further insight into the market's direction.Why it mattersThe stock market has been hanging near record highs, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq notching their third straight week of gains. The Federal Reserve's next move is uncertain, and investors are