Stock futures show minimal fluctuations following the Dow's record-setting performance: Live updates
Traders were seen actively engaged on the trading floor during the York Space Systems IPO at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City on January 29, 2026.
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As of Monday night, U.S. stock futures remained relatively stable after the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a new all-time high.
Dow futures experienced a slight decline of 38 points, equating to roughly 0.1%. Similarly, S&P 500 futures faced a minor drop of 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 futures also slipped by 0.1%.
This comes after investors enjoyed a second consecutive day of gains, with the 30-stock Dow rising by 0.04%, hitting fresh records both in terms of intraday and closing values. The S&P 500 index saw an increase of approximately 0.5%, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed even higher at 0.9%.
A significant factor in this upward trend was a rally in technology stocks, which continued their momentum from Friday and contributed positively to the broader market. Investor sentiment remains optimistic that the market can maintain its upward trajectory despite last week’s sell-off driven by concerns surrounding software and large-cap tech companies. Fortunately for traders, this sell-off did not significantly impact the market's technical health.
In fact, the S&P 500 has regained support above its 50-day and 100-day moving averages after briefly falling below them last week. This signals bullish indicators for many asset classes, suggesting positive trends from a trader's perspective.
"We don’t anticipate a straightforward trading environment," stated Sonali Basak, chief investment strategist at iCapital, during an interview on CNBC’s "Closing Bell." She added, "Expect volatility; you must be selective in your choices, but there will certainly be opportunities for profitable trades throughout this period."
Corporate earnings season is still in full swing, with Coca-Cola set to announce its results before the market opens on Tuesday. Additionally, companies like Hasbro and Spotify are also expected to share their financial performance soon.
On Tuesday morning, the latest retail sales report will be made public. Investors are keenly awaiting the important jobs report scheduled for Wednesday, along with the consumer price index set for release on Friday.
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Retail sales data is on the horizon
According to consensus estimates from Dow Jones, it is projected that December retail sales experienced a rise of 0.4%. In comparison, the previous reading showed a more substantial increase of 0.6%. When excluding automotive sales, a growth of 0.3% is anticipated, down from the previous 0.5% gain.
This data is expected to be available on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. ET.
— Sarah Min
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Stocks making notable moves after hours
Below are some companies making headlines in after-hours trading:
* ON Semiconductor - The semiconductor supplier saw its shares fall nearly 6% after reporting fourth-quarter revenue of $1.53 billion, which fell short of the LSEG consensus estimate of $1.54 billion. However, their earnings of 64 cents per share, adjusted, exceeded the forecasted amount of 62 cents per share.
* Upwork - Shares for the online freelance marketplace plummeted by 22% after revealing that the number of active clients at the end of 2025 dropped to 785,000 from 832,000 at the end of the previous year. Upwork also provided current-quarter revenue projections between $192 million and $197 million, which is below the LSEG consensus estimate of $201 million. Additionally, their guidance for current-quarter adjusted earnings fell short of expectations.
Read the complete list here.
— Sarah Min
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Stock futures exhibit little change on Monday night.
