U.S. stock futures are pointing to a higher open this morning, following gains in Asian markets driven by renewed enthusiasm for artificial intelligence. Investors are now awaiting key economic data on durable goods and consumer confidence for further market direction.
Stocks to Watch - Celestica Inc. shares surged in pre-market trading after the company reported strong quarterly earnings and raised its outlook, citing high demand from AI data centers. - Whirlpool Corporation stock fell sharply after the company posted a surprise quarterly loss and significantly lowered its full-year financial guidance. - Tesla, Inc. is trading higher, extending its gains from the previous session. - The Coca-Cola Company and The Boeing Company are set to report their latest quarterly earnings results before the market opens.
Looking ahead, traders will be closely watching the upcoming releases of Durable Goods Orders and Consumer Confidence data for new insights into the health of the economy.