Market Overview - U.S. stock futures showed volatility with the Dow Jones declining after a rotation out of tech stocks, while major benchmark indices had mixed futures [1] - The Nasdaq Composite dropped approximately 351 points as investors shifted focus, with corporate results becoming the primary market driver [1] Economic Indicators - Market participants are analyzing the latest weekly jobless claims report for insights into the U.S. labor market's durability [2] - The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.27%, while the two-year bond was at 3.55%, indicating market expectations for interest rates [2] - The CME Group's FedWatch tool indicates a 90.1% likelihood of the Federal Reserve maintaining current interest rates in March [2] Company Performance - Alphabet (GOOG) is noted for maintaining a strong price trend across short, medium, and long terms, with a solid quality ranking [3] - Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) shares rose 0.11% ahead of earnings expectations of $1.97 per share on revenue of $211.32 billion, maintaining a strong price trend [6] - Workday Inc. (WDAY) fell 2.44% after announcing a 2% workforce reduction and expected $135 million in restructuring charges, yet it maintains a strong price trend [6] - Shell PLC (SHEL) saw a 2.40% decline after reporting adjusted earnings of $3.26 billion for the fourth quarter, missing analyst expectations [5] Sector Performance - Energy, materials, and real estate sectors led gains, while information technology and communication services stocks contributed to market declines during a rotation away from growth [8] Analyst Insights - BlackRock maintains a "pro-risk" stance, viewing recent market fluctuations as a reshuffling rather than an end to the AI trade, identifying infrastructure as a key beneficiary of trends like AI and low-carbon transitions [9] - The nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chair has led to a significant repricing across asset classes, with expectations of a stronger focus on inflation control [10] - BlackRock warns that while the economy shows solid growth, inflation is becoming "stickier," potentially limiting the Fed's ability to cut rates aggressively in 2026 [11]
Stock Market Today: Dow Jones Futures Fall, Nasdaq Gains Day After Tech Selloff—Alphabet, Broadcom, Amazon In Focus - State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (ARCA:SPY)