Morning Movers: Check Point, Meta dip following earnings

Futures are modestly higher as the market figures out how to price strong earnings against a less certain rate outlook. Investors are digesting a wave of mega-cap earnings alongside the Federal Reserve’s latest policy signals. The spotlight remains on technology after results reinforced the strength of AI-driven demand. 

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On the policy front, the Federal Reserve held rates steady as expected, but the tone of guidance leaned more cautious than markets had hoped. Policymakers acknowledged persistent inflation risks, particularly tied to elevated energy prices, which complicates the timeline for potential rate cuts.

Leadership continues to be concentrated in a handful of large-cap names, while more cyclical and consumer-sensitive sectors are showing signs of fatigue. Higher fuel costs and tighter financial conditions are beginning to weigh on discretionary spending narratives.

In pre-market trading, S&P 500 futures rose 0.47%, Nasdaq futures rose 0.63% and Dow futures rose 0.67%.

Check out this morning’s top movers from around Wall Street, compiled by The Fly. 

UP AFTER EARNINGS –

• Wesco (WCC) up 17%
• Qualcomm (QCOM) up 10%
• Textron (TXT) up 7%
• Alphabet (GOOG) up 7%
• Eli Lilly (LLY) up 6%
• Caterpillar (CAT) up 6%
• Royal Caribbean (RCL) up 6%
• Amazon (AMZN) up 3%
• Molson Coors (TAP) up 2%
• Altria Group (MO) up 2%
• Fortive (FTV) up 1%
• Hyatt (H) up 1%

DOWN AFTER EARNINGS –

• Check Point (CHKP) down 10%
• Meta Platforms (META) down 8%
• Crocs (CROX) down 3%
• MasterCard (MA) down 2%
• Wayfair (W) up 2%
• ConocoPhillips (COP) down 1%
• Tenet Healthcare (THC) down 1%
• Microsoft (MSFT) down 1%
• Sirius XM (SIRI) down 1%