S&P Up 0.2%, Nasdaq Gains 0.6%, Dow Falls 41 Points
- Stock futures show a mixed outlook ahead of U.S. inflation data.
- S&P and Nasdaq-100 futures edge higher; Dow slips slightly.
- S&P 500 hits a record high; market sentiment shifts with economic indicators.
Friday morning saw stock futures in a varied stance. Investors aimed to extend the recent market upswing. They also braced for new inflation stats. S&P futures rose by 0.2%, and Nasdaq-100 futures increased by 0.6%. Conversely, Dow futures dipped by 41 points, marking a 0.1% fall.
Coinbase Surges 12% on Q4 Earnings Beat
A busy day for economic reports is expected. A modest 0.1% gain is anticipated. Housing market insights will also be available. These figures could influence market directions significantly. The data comes amid investor scrutiny of U.S. economic health. This follows unexpected consumer price index data and a notable drop in January’s retail sales. Coinbase’s stock experienced a significant jump of over 12% in early trading on Friday. This surge came as the cryptocurrency trading platform announced fourth-quarter earnings far exceeding analysts’ predictions.
Coinbase reported earning an adjusted $1.04 per share, with its revenue reaching $954 million. This performance starkly contrasts with the expectations set by LSEG analysts, who had forecasted a slight loss of 1 cent per share and revenue predictions of $822 million.
Market Optimism as S&P 500 Sets New Record
Despite some economic concerns, there’s optimism. Adam Turnquist of LPL Financial highlights a silver lining. Fed policies and market expectations are aligning better. It reduces market swings. Moreover, positive economic data has eased fears of a severe downturn. Thursday ended with the S&P 500 at a new peak. Both the Dow and Nasdaq also saw gains. Yet, the week’s overall market movement is mixed. The S&P is slightly up, the Dow has gained, but the Nasdaq has slightly declined.
This snapshot offers a glimpse into the ongoing balancing act in the stock market. Investors remain cautious yet hopeful as new data unfolds, navigating through mixed signals to gauge the economy’s direction.
