U.S. stock futures were mixed Thursday evening after the S&P 500 Index (SPX) closed at a new record high for the third consecutive day. Futures on the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) and the S&P 500 were down 0.17% and 0.01%, respectively, at 7:05 p.m. EDT on August 14, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) futures were up 0.37%.
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In Thursday’s regular trading session, the S&P 500 managed a small gain to secure its latest record. However, the Dow and Nasdaq Composite both ended the day down less than 0.1% each.
In after-hours trading, UnitedHealth (UNH) soared over 9% on news that both Warren Buffett‘s Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) and Michael Burry‘s Scion Asset Management have taken stakes in the insurance giant. Meanwhile, Intel (INTC) jumped over 3% on reports that the Trump administration is considering a government stake in the company.
Looking ahead, investors will be watching for more economic data on Friday, including reports on import prices, consumer sentiment, and retail sales, which will provide further clues about the economy’s direction.