{"id":50680,"date":"2025-07-18T06:08:03","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T10:08:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-today-futures-edge-higher-as-earnings-season-heats-up\/50680\/"},"modified":"2025-07-18T06:08:03","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T10:08:03","slug":"stock-market-today-futures-edge-higher-as-earnings-season-heats-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-today-futures-edge-higher-as-earnings-season-heats-up\/50680\/","title":{"rendered":"Stock Market Today: Futures Edge Higher as Earnings Season Heats Up"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-today-futures-edge-higher-as-earnings-season-heats-up\/50680\/#Market_Indexes_Show_Positive_Momentum_in_Premarket_Trading\" >Market Indexes Show Positive Momentum in Premarket Trading<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-today-futures-edge-higher-as-earnings-season-heats-up\/50680\/#Earnings_Season_Takes_Center_Stage_with_Financial_Giants_Reporting\" >Earnings Season Takes Center Stage with Financial Giants Reporting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-today-futures-edge-higher-as-earnings-season-heats-up\/50680\/#Premarket_Movers_Showing_Significant_Activity\" >Premarket Movers Showing Significant Activity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-today-futures-edge-higher-as-earnings-season-heats-up\/50680\/#Economic_Data_and_Federal_Reserve_Developments\" >Economic Data and Federal Reserve Developments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-today-futures-edge-higher-as-earnings-season-heats-up\/50680\/#Corporate_News_and_Market_Trends\" >Corporate News and Market Trends<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-today-futures-edge-higher-as-earnings-season-heats-up\/50680\/#Looking_Ahead_Market_Outlook_and_Key_Events\" >Looking Ahead: Market Outlook and Key Events<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Market_Indexes_Show_Positive_Momentum_in_Premarket_Trading\"><\/span>Market Indexes Show Positive Momentum in Premarket Trading<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Major U.S. stock indexes are pointing to a modestly higher open on Friday, July 18, 2025, as <b>markets today<\/b> look to build on Thursday&#8217;s record-setting performance. <a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/markets\/sp500\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"snp500 today\">S&#038;P 500<\/a> futures are up 0.12% to 6,348.25, while <a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/markets\/dowjones\/today.aspx\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Dow Jones Today\">Dow Jones<\/a> Industrial Average futures have gained 0.13% to 44,778.00, and Nasdaq Composite futures are 0.12% higher at 23,278.25.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_2__3\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<p>The positive momentum follows Thursday&#8217;s strong session where the S&#038;P 500 climbed 0.5% to 6,297.36, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.5% to 44,484.49, and the Nasdaq composite gained 0.7% to 20,884.27 \u2013 all setting fresh record highs.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_2__3\"><\/cscitation> The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies also performed well, rising 1.2% to 2,253.68.<\/p>\n<p>For the week so far, the S&#038;P 500 is up 0.6%, the Dow has gained 0.3%, and the Nasdaq has surged 1.5%, highlighting the continued strength in technology stocks.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_2__3\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Earnings_Season_Takes_Center_Stage_with_Financial_Giants_Reporting\"><\/span>Earnings Season Takes Center Stage with Financial Giants Reporting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Friday marks a busy day for earnings with several financial heavyweights scheduled to report before the market opens. American Express (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=AXP\">AXP<\/a>) is expected to report second-quarter earnings of $3.88 per share, representing a 10.6% increase compared to the same quarter last year.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_3__1\"><\/cscitation><cscitation citation_id=\"task_3__3\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<p>Charles Schwab (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=SCHW\">SCHW<\/a>) is projected to post earnings of $1.10 per share, while Truist Financial (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=TFC\">TFC<\/a>) is expected to report $0.93 per share.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_3__1\"><\/cscitation> Regions Financial (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=RF\">RF<\/a>) has already released its results, reporting second-quarter earnings of $534 million, or $0.59 per share, slightly above adjusted earnings of $538 million, or $0.60 per share.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_3__1\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<p>Other notable companies reporting today include 3M Company (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=MMM\">MMM<\/a>), with analysts expecting earnings of $2.01 per share, and Schlumberger (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=SLB\">SLB<\/a>), with projected earnings of $0.73 per share.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_3__1\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Premarket_Movers_Showing_Significant_Activity\"><\/span>Premarket Movers Showing Significant Activity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Several stocks are making notable moves in <b><a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/markets\/pre-market\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Premarket Movers\">premarket<\/a> trading<\/b>. Telomir Pharmaceuticals (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=TELO\">TELO<\/a>) is the biggest gainer, surging 180.99% to $3.40 on heavy volume of over 17 million shares.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_1__3\"><\/cscitation> Blaize Holdings (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=BZAI\">BZAI<\/a>) is also showing strong momentum, up 68.65% to $5.11.<\/p>\n<p>On the downside, LQR House (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=YHC\">YHC<\/a>) is the biggest decliner, plummeting 62.25% to $2.48, while Northern Dynasty Minerals (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=NAK\">NAK<\/a>) has dropped 33.74% to $1.08.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_1__3\"><\/cscitation> Sarepta Therapeutics (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=SRPT\">SRPT<\/a>) is down 18.34% to $17.94 in <a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/markets\/pre-market\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Premarket Movers\">premarket<\/a> trading, though this contrasts with yesterday&#8217;s regular session where it gained 19.53%.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_1__3\"><\/cscitation><cscitation citation_id=\"task_2__3\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economic_Data_and_Federal_Reserve_Developments\"><\/span>Economic Data and Federal Reserve Developments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Recent economic data has been supporting market sentiment. Thursday saw better-than-expected reports on retail sales and unemployment claims, contributing to the market&#8217;s positive performance.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_2__3\"><\/cscitation> Retail sales jumped more than expected last month, indicating continued consumer strength despite elevated interest rates.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_2__1\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<p>The Federal Reserve remains in focus as divergent views on monetary policy emerge from officials. San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly has suggested it&#8217;s reasonable to expect two rate cuts this year, warning against waiting too long. However, Fed Governor Adriana Kugler has advocated for rates to be held steady &#8220;for some time,&#8221; citing concerns about accelerating inflation driven by tariffs.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_2__2\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, tensions between the Federal Reserve and the <a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/live\/trump-stock-market\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Trump\">Trump<\/a> administration continue to simmer. Fed Chair Jerome Powell has defended a $2.5 billion Fed renovation in a point-by-point response to the administration, while reports suggest <a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/live\/trump-stock-market\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Trump\">Trump<\/a> is exploring options to potentially remove Powell from his position.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_2__1\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Corporate_News_and_Market_Trends\"><\/span>Corporate News and Market Trends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In corporate developments, United Airlines has indicated that the second half of 2025 looks more predictable and may allow it to beat earnings targets. Chevron is reportedly nearing a production plateau in the largest U.S. oil field, which could pave the way for billions in additional cash flow over the next few years.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_2__2\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<p>The technology sector continues to lead market gains, with Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s upbeat outlook boosting sentiment around AI-related spending. This has helped lift tech stocks broadly, contributing to the Nasdaq&#8217;s outperformance this week.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_2__2\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<p>Commodities are also making headlines, with copper prices surging to record highs amid concerns about potential tariffs on imports of the metal. This trend could continue as trade tensions persist.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_2__1\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Looking_Ahead_Market_Outlook_and_Key_Events\"><\/span>Looking Ahead: Market Outlook and Key Events<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As we move deeper into earnings season, investor attention will remain focused on corporate results and guidance. Next week will bring reports from several tech giants that could further influence <b>market news today<\/b> and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>Trade policy also remains a key factor for <b>markets today<\/b>, as President Trump has reportedly sent letters to over 20 trade partners, setting new baseline tariffs of 20%-40%. These developments could have significant implications for inflation and corporate profits in the coming quarters.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_2__2\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<p>With major indexes at or near record highs, market participants will be watching closely for signs of continued economic strength to justify current valuations. The combination of solid retail sales data, strong corporate earnings, and potential monetary easing later this year continues to provide support for the <b><a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/live\/stock-market-today\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"6\" title=\"Stock Market Today\">stock market today<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Market Indexes Show Positive Momentum in Premarket Trading Major U.S. stock indexes are pointing to a modestly higher open on 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