US Stock Futures Steady Amid Trade Policy Shifts and Earnings Season

US stock futures are largely unchanged as markets navigate trade policy developments and await corporate earnings announcements.

China's Retaliatory Tariffs and Google Probe

China has imposed retaliatory tariffs on US goods in response to new tariffs, escalating trade tensions between the two economies. Additionally, China has launched an antitrust investigation into Alphabet's (GOOG) Google.

Alphabet and AMD Earnings Expected

Shares of Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) are rising premarket ahead of their earnings reports after the closing bell. Alphabet is projected to report a 12% revenue increase, with AI spending likely to be a key focus. AMD is expected to show a 22% revenue growth.

Palantir Surges on AI Demand

Palantir (PLTR) has soared over 20% premarket following strong quarterly results driven by growing demand for its AI software. The company reported 36% revenue growth and anticipates 2025 revenue above analyst consensus.

PepsiCo Disappoints with Mixed Q4 Results