Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures waver as Dow looks to keep rallying above 50,000

Market Overview - US stock futures showed volatility as investors prepared for significant economic data and corporate earnings, following a week where the Dow reached a record close above 50,000 [1] - The Dow surged over 1,200 points, or 2.5%, marking its first-ever close above 50,000, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both increased around 2% [2] Corporate Earnings and Economic Data - Key earnings reports from Coca-Cola, McDonald's, Cisco, and ON Semiconductor are anticipated, which will influence expectations for the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions [5] - The delayed January employment report is set to be released, with expectations tempered after ADP reported only 22,000 private-sector job additions last month, a significant drop from 140,000 in the same period last year [4] Technology Sector Insights - The technology sector faced pressure last week, particularly software shares, amid a broader risk-off sentiment due to escalating AI expenditure, with major companies like Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft planning a combined spend of $650 billion [3] International Market Reactions - The Nikkei 225 index surged 4.7% following the Japanese Prime Minister's party securing a supermajority, with expectations of market-friendly policies [6] - Other Asian markets also advanced, with South Korea's Kospi rising 4.3%, reflecting a positive reaction to the recovery in US technology stocks and stabilization in bitcoin prices [7]