Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Futures Fall Amid Escalating US-Iran Tensions—Walmart, DoorDash, eBay In Focus

Market Overview - U.S. stock futures declined on Thursday after a higher close on Wednesday, with all major benchmark indices showing lower futures [1] - Traders are analyzing the Federal Reserve's January meeting minutes, revealing significant disagreements among officials regarding future interest rates [1] - Despite discussions of potential rate increases to combat inflation, market participants expect two rate reductions by year-end [1][2] Economic Indicators - The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.10%, while the two-year bond was at 3.47% [2] - The CME Group's FedWatch tool indicates a 94% likelihood of the Federal Reserve maintaining current interest rates in March [2] Stock Performance - Dow Jones decreased by 0.12%, S&P 500 by 0.08%, Nasdaq 100 by 0.08%, and Russell 2000 by 0.24% [2] - DoorDash (DASH) shows a weaker price trend across all time frames despite a solid growth ranking [2] - eBay (EBAY) has a stronger price trend in the short and medium terms but a weak long-term trend with a moderate quality ranking [3] - Lockheed Martin (LMT) maintains a strong price trend across all time frames but has a poor value ranking [4] - Interactive Strength Inc. (TRNR) gained 12.47% after acquiring Ergatta, Inc., but maintains a weaker price trend overall [6] - Walmart (WMT) fell by 1.50% as analysts anticipate quarterly earnings of 73 cents per share on revenue of $190.43 billion [6] Sector Insights - Consumer discretionary, energy, and information technology stocks led gains in the S&P 500 on Wednesday, while real estate and utilities sectors declined [7] Analyst Insights - Jeremy Siegel expresses a positive outlook on the U.S. economy, suggesting recent data supports a bull market expansion rather than a derailment [8] - He identifies a "sweet spot" in the labor market, with jobless claims indicating resilience and a near-2% annual gain in weekly pay improving consumer purchasing power [8][9] - Siegel argues that cooling inflation and rising real income provide the Federal Reserve with room to lower interest rates [9] - He views market volatility due to "AI-driven disruption fears" as a typical reaction to technological changes, which he believes will ultimately enhance productivity and real incomes [9][10] - Siegel sees valuation support in the ongoing healthy market rotation towards non-tech sectors trading at reasonable multiples [10]