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Intel’s Weak Earnings Put Futures on Ice After a Choppy Week

U.S. stock futures lost momentum Friday morning as Wall Street tried to steady itself after several days of sharp swings. Dow futures slipped, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures hovered slightly lower, signaling a cautious start to the trading day. The hesitation came largely from Intel’s disappointing earnings report. The chipmaker’s results and weaker outlook weighed heavily on tech sentiment, sending its shares sharply lower in pre‑market trading. Investors had hoped for stronger numbers given the industry’s AI‑driven momentum, but Intel’s update suggested ongoing challenges in key segments like data‑center chips. The broader market has been wrestling with volatility all week, driven by shifting economic expectations and uneven corporate results. With the S&P 500 on track for another weekly decline, traders appear reluctant to make big moves until they see clearer signs of stability.
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Diplomatic Progress Tempered by Kremlin’s Firm Stance on Territory

President Putin welcomes Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, son-in-law Jared Kushner and Josh Gruenbaum, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Acquisition Service.

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s meeting with a group of U.S. envoys has opened the door to further diplomatic engagement, but Moscow insists that any meaningful progress will hinge on resolving long‑standing territorial disputes.

The talks, described by Russian officials as direct and substantive, focused on outlining the next phase of security discussions expected to take place in Abu Dhabi. Both sides reportedly explored potential frameworks for de‑escalation and future negotiations involving Ukraine.

Despite the constructive tone, the Kremlin made clear that territorial questions remain the central barrier to a broader settlement. Russian officials reiterated that regions Moscow claims as its own must be recognized accordingly — a position Ukraine rejects outright.

Additional economic discussions are planned between Russian and U.S. representatives, signaling that 

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