U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher on AI Optimism and Strong Bank Earnings

U.S. stock futures are showing a positive trajectory this Friday, January 16, 2026, as investors continue to digest a mix of strong corporate earnings and renewed optimism surrounding the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. The premarket activity suggests a continuation of the upward momentum seen in Thursday's trading session, with major indexes poised for gains at the open.Premarket Trading and Futures MovementsAs of early Friday, futures for the S&P 500 (SPX) are up approximately 0.2% to 0.4%, while Nas ...