Stock futures are little changed as Wall Street awaits Fed's preferred inflation reading: Live updates

Published On Nov 26, 2024, 6:03 PM

U.S. stock futures were largely unchanged as traders awaited key inflation data from the Federal Reserve. The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures showed mixed movements ahead of the release of the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index, which is crucial for assessing future interest rate changes. In corporate news, Dell Technologies shares dropped over 10% after disappointing revenue forecasts, while Workday's stock also fell 10% due to lower subscription revenue estimates. HP shares slid 7% following weaker earnings guidance. Overall, despite mixed signals, there's optimism from the Fed's comments about gradual interest rate cuts and strong performance in small-cap stocks this month.

Stock Forecasts

Dell Technologies is struggling after missing revenue estimates and providing a weak outlook, which could lead to further declines in their stock price. Investors may perceive this as a continued trend of uncertainty in the tech sector’s recovery post-pandemic.

Workday's lowered revenue projections indicate potential issues in their subscription-based model, which might deter investors and pressure the stock further downward.

HP's disappointing earnings forecast suggests a challenging road ahead in a competitive tech landscape, potentially leading to a bearish sentiment around its stock.

The Russell 2000 has been gaining momentum and may continue to benefit from a favorable macroeconomic environment and potential recovery in small-cap stocks as optimism grows about the administration's policies following the recent election.

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