Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow Futures Rise As Investors Await Delayed Data—Oracle, Credo Technology, Ford Motor In Focus

Market Overview - U.S. stock futures rose on Tuesday following a positive close on Monday, with major benchmark indices showing higher futures [1] - Investors are anticipating a significant amount of economic data on Tuesday, including retail sales and employment costs, which will influence the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions [1] Economic Indicators - The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.18%, while the two-year bond was at 3.48%, indicating market expectations for interest rates [2] - The CME Group's FedWatch tool indicates an 82.3% likelihood that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged in March [2] Index Performance - Dow Jones increased by 0.13%, S&P 500 by 0.18%, Nasdaq 100 by 0.15%, and Russell 2000 by 0.26% on Monday [3] Company Insights - Koninklijke Philips NV (NYSE:PHG) gained 6.01% after reporting positive fourth-quarter results, maintaining a stronger price trend across all time frames despite a poor quality ranking [7] - Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) rose 0.29% with analysts projecting quarterly earnings of $0.19 per share on revenue of $41.83 billion, maintaining a strong price trend and value ranking [8] - Credo Technology Group (CRDO) shows a weaker price trend in the short and medium terms but a strong long-term trend with a solid growth ranking [3] - Oracle (ORCL) has a weaker price trend across all time frames and a poor value ranking according to Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings [4] - Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings (CCO) maintains a strong price trend across all time frames [5] Analyst Insights - LPL Financial strategists express a positive outlook for the global economy, particularly for Emerging Markets (EM), which are expected to outperform with projected earnings growth of 29% in 2026, compared to 14% for the U.S. [10][12] - The U.S. economy is anticipated to avoid a recession, supported by enthusiasm around AI and easing monetary policy from the Fed, with a modest slowdown expected in early 2026 followed by a rebound later in the year [11] Upcoming Economic Data - Key economic data to be released includes January's NFIB optimism index, fourth quarter employment cost index, delayed import price index, and U.S. retail sales [15]