Dow Jones futures, S&P 500 futures, and Nasdaq futures all moved slightly higher after hours.
The stock market closed with mixed results on Wednesday due to conflicting economic data and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell signaling no change to the rate-cut outlook. Meta Platforms (META) and HubSpot (HUBS) showed buy signals while Alphabet (GOOGL) and Arista Networks (ANET) maintained positions in buy zones. Nvidia (NVDA) and other AI chipmakers are quietly working on forming bases.
ELF Beauty (ELF) saw a significant drop after Ulta Beauty (ULTA) warned of weak demand, breaking key support levels. Investors are advised to be cautious in the current sideways market conditions.
In futures trading, Dow Jones futures were slightly above fair value, with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures also seeing gains.
The stock market rally on Wednesday was relatively subdued, with the ADP Employment survey showing stronger private-sector hiring than expected, while the ISM services index indicated a slowdown in economic growth for March. Fed Chief Jerome Powell reiterated the cautious approach to rate cuts, despite recent strong economic reports.
In the ETF market, tech and semiconductor-focused ETFs showed modest gains, while growth ETFs remained relatively steady. ELF Beauty stock experienced a significant decline after Ulta Beauty’s warning.
Meta Platforms, Google, HubSpot, and Arista Networks all showed positive movements in trading on Wednesday. Nvidia stock continues to hold support levels and is showing signs of forming a base.
Investors are advised to exercise caution in the current market conditions and keep an eye on emerging bases and setups. The upcoming jobs report on Friday could have a significant impact on market movements.
