Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures stall as investors eye earnings flood

Market Overview - US stock futures paused as Wall Street shifted focus from trade war and government shutdown to quarterly earnings reports, particularly from General Motors (GM) and Netflix [1] - Major indices including Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 remained around the flatline, with tech stocks boosted by Apple reaching a new record high [1] Company Earnings - General Motors raised its full-year profit outlook, leading to a pre-market stock jump [1] - Coca-Cola's earnings exceeded estimates, resulting in a positive market reaction [1] - Investors are particularly interested in Netflix's upcoming results, which will provide insights into its advertising business and live programming [2] Trade Relations - US-China trade tensions have receded in focus as negotiations are set to resume, with President Trump optimistic about reaching a "fair deal" with President Xi [3] Government Shutdown - The US government shutdown is now the third-longest in history, with no plans to end it despite increasing economic pressures [4] - The shutdown has heightened attention on Federal Reserve communications regarding interest rates, especially with a policy meeting approaching [4][5] Federal Reserve Insights - Fed Governor Christopher Waller is scheduled to speak, coinciding with the release of the September Consumer Price Index report, which could influence market expectations for a potential rate cut [5]