U.S. stock futures climbed modestly on Friday as investors monitored earnings updates and awaited key economic data. Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results but shares dipped after analysts noted the figures didn’t fully meet lofty expectations.

Dow Jones pulled back as 3M declined by 4.2%. The stock found itself under pressure despite the strong earnings report. Traders decided to use the report as an opportunity to take profits near yearly highs.

Since the great recession of 2008, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow) has outperformed the Nasdaq Composite in just two of the last 13 years -- in 2011 and in 2016. The Nasdaq's outperformance ...

U.S. stock futures dipped as investors absorbed mixed inflation data and braced for more economic reports. Several major U.S. companies are gearing up to release their quarterly earnings, while European chip equipment maker ASML (EU:ASML) warned of potential headwinds from rising U.

The three major US indices all continue to look strong in general, as we are heading into the all-time highs in two of three of them.

The Dow Jones-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust DIA has gained about 6% in January (as of Jan. 30, 2025). In comparison, the S&P 500 advanced 3.5% in ...