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Market Futures Slip as Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Sentiment

  U.S. stock futures edged lower early Thursday as investors attempted to extend Wednesday’s rebound but remained cautious amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell about 0.4%, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures slipped roughly 0.2% each. The pullback followed a strong regular session in which all three major indexes posted gains, with the Dow snapping a three‑day losing streak.  The overnight weakness reflects persistent market sensitivity to geopolitical developments. Escalating tensions involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran continue to drive volatility across asset classes, with traders closely watching oil prices and inflation implications. Recent sessions have seen markets swing sharply as headlines shift, underscoring the fragile balance between economic fundamentals and geopolitical risk.  Despite the cautious tone, Wednesday’s rally showed that investors are still willing to buy into dips—particularl...
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US Stock Futures Rise Despite Tesla’s Disappointing Earnings Report

 


The US stock market futures were slightly higher today despite Tesla’s disappointing earnings report and the release of the GDP print. 

The US economy grew at a 3.3% annual pace in the fourth quarter, faster than expected. Tesla reported Q4 earnings that missed estimates and issued a downbeat full-year production outlook. 

The S&P 500 is particularly concentrated in a few big names, notably the “Magnificent Seven” tech stocks. This concentration may make some investors ill at ease. But that’s no reason to be bearish. The benchmark average hit a record high as investors turned to a fresh set of corporate earnings for direction.

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