Strong earnings and continued spending from Alphabet boosted the broad S&P 500 and tech-laden Nasdaq to fresh record highs.

Markets diverged sharply on Friday as U.S. indices edged higher while India’s stock market saw a steep selloff. Dow futures rose modestly after President Trump played down tensions with Fed Chair Jerome Powell,

U.S. stock futures rose Friday after the Nasdaq closed at a new record Thursday. European shares fell in line with Asia amid uncertainty regarding Fed interest rates.

Intel stock falls after the chip maker reports a wider loss in the second quarter, while Centene rises even as it posts a surprise quarterly loss.

U.S. futures continued to point toward modest gains at the open on Friday following the release of the latest durable-goods report. June durable-goods orders experienced a contraction of 9.3%, slightly better than the 11.

Trump’s tariffs and recent trade deals continue to affect global markets. Follow along for live updates on the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq.

The futures market experienced solid growth in 2024, and it’s expected to continue in the same direction this year as technological development supports innovation and investor interest. Since futures contracts can empower any industry,

U.S. stock futures moved in different directions on Thursday, with enthusiasm for a potential U.S.-EU trade agreement supporting hopes for new market highs, even as investors reacted to quarterly results from tech giants Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA).