U.S. stock futures were steady Thursday night after the main indexes rose for a second day in a row, helped by easing global tensions. Futures on the Nasdaq 100 (NDX), the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), and the S&P 500 (SPX) Index were up 0.46%, 0.18%, and 0.31%, respectively, at 8:29 p.m. EDT on January 22.
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Intel (INTC) fell in after-hours trading after giving a weaker outlook for the current quarter, which offset its strong results for the December quarter.
During the regular session, stocks moved higher as investors reacted to signs of lower trade risks and calmer global news. The Dow jumped more than 300 points, or about 0.6%. The S&P 500 also rose around 0.6%, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.9%.
In addition, earnings remain in focus. SLB (SLB), Comerica Incorporated (CMA), Webster Financial Corporation (WBS), and Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (BAH) are set to report their quarterly results on Friday.