Headline: US Stock Futures Inching Higher Despite Earnings Concerns
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U.S. stock futures are showing modest gains on Friday morning, following a mixed performance during regular trading hours.
* S&P 500 (ES=F) futures: Up 0.03%
* Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) futures: Up 0.14%
* Dow futures (YM=F): Up 0.10%
Market participants remain cautious after Walmart's (WMT) weak earnings outlook fueled concerns over the impact of tariffs. President Donald Trump's import duties have been a source of uncertainty for retailers and consumers.
Economic data releases are limited on Friday, with existing home sales and consumer sentiment readings being the key events.
In individual movers, Celsius Holdings (CELH) shares soared 35% in extended trading after announcing the acquisition of Alani Nutrition. Conversely, Dropbox (DBX) stock declined over 6% amid concerns about slowing customer growth.
Meta (META) continues to grab headlines, with reports suggesting the tech giant is reducing equity awards for most employees. Stock options will be cut by approximately 10% for 2025.