Stock Market News·2026-01-15 14:07Market Overview - U.S. stock futures are showing a mixed to positive trend as investors react to corporate earnings, economic data, and geopolitical developments [1] - Major indexes experienced a two-day retreat, primarily due to a sell-off in technology and banking sectors [1] Premarket Trading and Index Performance - Nasdaq 100 futures are up approximately 0.72% to 0.8%, while S&P 500 futures show gains of around 0.32% to 0.46% [2] - Dow Jones Industrial Average futures are mixed, ranging from down 0.09% to up 0.16%, indicating a nuanced outlook across market segments [2] Recent Index Performance - On January 14, all three major U.S. indexes closed in the red for the second consecutive session, with the S&P 500 declining by 0.5% to 0.53% and the Nasdaq Composite leading losses with a 1% drop [3] Upcoming Market Events - Key economic indicators such as initial weekly jobless claims and retail sales are scheduled for release, which could influence market direction [4] - Speeches from several Federal Open Market Committee members are also expected, potentially providing insights into the Federal Reserve's monetary policy [4] Earnings Reports - Today's earnings reports from major companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM), Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS), Morgan Stanley (MS), and BlackRock Inc. (BLK) are highly anticipated [5] Technology and Semiconductors - TSMC's shares surged over 5.76% to 6.5% in premarket trading after reporting fourth-quarter profits that exceeded expectations and announcing plans for increased capital spending in 2026 [6] - Shares of U.S. chipmaking equipment companies, including Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) and Lam Research Corp. (LRCX), also saw gains in premarket trading [6] Financial Sector Performance - The financial sector faced challenges, with Wells Fargo & Co. (WFC) dropping 4.6% after weaker-than-expected Q4 revenue [9] - Citigroup Inc. (C) and Bank of America Corp. (BAC) both fell more than 3% to 3.8%, despite some reporting stronger profits [9] - BlackRock Inc. (BLK) shares advanced 2% to 2.5% in premarket trading after beating Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter profit [10] Other Notable Movers - Trip.com Group Limited (TCOM) shares plunged 17.05% following an antitrust investigation by Chinese regulators [11] - Rocket Lab USA Inc. (RKLB) jumped 6.03% after a downgrade, while EchoStar Corp. (SATS) gained 5.94% amid IPO news from SpaceX [11] Economic Landscape and Geopolitical Factors - The Federal Reserve Beige Book indicated slight to modest economic activity growth, with prices increasing at a moderate rate [12] - Oil prices declined nearly 4% to $59.70 a barrel following geopolitical developments, including President Trump's comments on military actions [13]