Equities: Futures decline amid mixed tech signals – Danske Bank

Meta’s higher spending plans and Tesla’s lower capex guidance have contributed to weaker overnight earnings sentiment, weighing on futures, according to Danske Research Team. Nasdaq and S&P 500 contracts are trading lower, alongside the Kospi. This follows what the team describes as a constructive Wednesday session for global equities, during which both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq advanced.

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"Wednesday was ultimately a constructive session for equities rising 0.7%, with the S&P 500 up 0.6% and Nasdaq gaining 1.1%."

"The overnight earnings picture, however, has been less convincing to markets."

"Meta raised its spending outlook and announced new AI initiatives, while Tesla moved in the opposite direction, lowering its 2026 capex target to USD20bn from above USD25bn."

"The two stocks also moved in opposite directions in post-market trading."

"So, while Meta shares gained after hours, the broader signal from big tech was not strong enough to keep the AI momentum going."

"Nasdaq futures are down 1.2% this morning and S&P 500 futures are down 0.6%, while the Kospi is also trading lower."

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