U.S. Stock Futures Rise as S&P 500 Reaches Record High

Key Market Insights:

* S&P 500 futures (ES=F) inch up 0.01%
* Dow Jones futures (YM=F) climb 0.11%
* Nasdaq futures (NQ=F) gain 0.2%

Market Drivers:

* S&P 500 closed at a record high on Tuesday, its first since January 23.
* Investors anticipate the release of minutes from the Fed's January meeting.
* President Trump announces plans for new tariffs on automobiles, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals.

Company News:

* Intel (INTC) stock surged on news of potential deals involving its rivals.
* Meta (META) stock ended its 20-session winning streak.
* Super Micro Computer (SMCI) and Palantir (PLTR) gain in after-hours trading.

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