Stock Market News Today, 5/14/25 – Futures Steady After Tech-Driven Rally

U.S. stock futures were stable early Wednesday following a strong rally in the technology sector during the previous session. Futures on the Nasdaq 100 (NDX), the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), and the S&P 500 (SPX) were up 0.01%, 0.1%, and 0.05%, respectively, at 4:23 a.m. EST, May 14.

This muted activity in futures followed a largely positive day on Wall Street. The S&P 500 gained 0.72%, and the Nasdaq Composite (NDAQ) surged 1.61%, marking its fifth consecutive day of gains. The upside was fueled by easing U.S.-China trade tensions and encouraging inflation data, which boosted investor sentiment.

However, the Dow Jones declined by 0.64%, primarily due to an 18% drop in UnitedHealth (UNH) stock after the sudden exit of its CEO and outlook suspension.

Technology stocks were top gainers in Tuesday’s regular session, with the sector advancing by over 2%. Nvidia (NVDA) stock jumped 5.6% on a major AI chip agreement with Saudi Arabia. Also, Coinbase saw its stock soar by 24% following its inclusion in the S&P 500 index.

On the earnings front, companies such as Cisco (CSCO), Dynatrace (DT), Tencent Holdings (TCEHY), Global-E Online (GLBE), and Nextracker (NXT) will report results today.

Meanwhile, the U.S. 10-year treasury yield was down, floating near 4.471%. Simultaneously, WTI crude oil futures are trending lower, hovering near $63.50 per barrel as of the last check.

At the same time, the Gold Spot U.S. Dollar Price fell to $3,240 per ounce on Tuesday, as demand faltered amid lower concerns about the U.S.-China trade war.

Elsewhere, European indices opened muted today. The recent rally, driven by easing global trade tensions, appears to be losing momentum as investors reassess market conditions.

Asia-Pacific Markets Traded Mixed Today

Asia-Pacific indices were mixed today, following Wall Street’s overnight gains, as investor sentiment improved on easing trade tensions and cooler inflation data. Investors are also watching President Trump’s upcoming visit to the Middle East, which coincides with peak fuel demand, making oil price stability a likely priority.

At the same time, the Hong Kong index was up 2.3%. Also, China’s Shenzhen Component and Shanghai Composite indices closed higher by 0.64% and 0.86%, respectively. However, Japan’s Topix and Nikkei indices declined 0.32% and 0.14%, respectively.

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