U.S. stock futures fall as investors await Alphabet and Tesla earnings

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Highlights

Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures declined.
Alphabet and Tesla report earnings after the close.
New tariffs remain a market concern.
Rising oil prices continue to pressure sentiment.

Before the opening bell, Dow Jones futures fell 0.07%, S&P 500 futures slipped 0.29%, and Nasdaq-100 futures lost 0.74%, with technology stocks leading the decline after Tuesday's gains on Wall Street. Investors are now turning their attention to earnings from Alphabet and Tesla after the market closes, with expectations that the reports could set the tone for the broader technology sector, Yahoo Finance reports.

Big Tech earnings take center stage

Alphabet's results are expected to provide fresh insight into whether the company's growing investment in artificial intelligence is translating into stronger revenue growth. Investors will closely watch spending on AI infrastructure as well as management's outlook for the remainder of the year.

Tesla's report is also expected to draw significant attention. Market participants will focus on capital expenditures and the company's investment strategy as it expands automation and autonomous driving initiatives. Together, the two companies are expected to provide an early indication of how the largest technology firms are balancing heavy AI investment with profitability.

Elsewhere, AI server maker Supermicro rose in premarket trading after reporting a record order backlog, while IBM is scheduled to release quarterly earnings later in the day following a recent profit warning.

Tariffs and oil remain market risks

Trade policy continues to add uncertainty for investors. President Donald Trump is considering replacing temporary 10% global tariffs with more permanent duties, including a potential 100% tariff on imported generic drugs. A new 25% tariff on goods from Brazil also took effect on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, oil prices extended recent gains as the U.S. continued military operations against Iran. Higher energy prices have added to inflation concerns at a time when markets are already assessing the impact of tariffs on corporate costs and consumer prices.

Markets face another major test

The combination of earnings, trade policy, and geopolitical risks is likely to shape investor sentiment in the coming weeks. With the technology sector accounting for a large share of recent market gains, results from Alphabet and Tesla could influence expectations for AI spending, corporate profits, and the direction of the broader U.S. stock market. At the same time, higher tariffs and rising oil prices could complicate the outlook for inflation and economic growth.

We also reported U.S. and Mexico revive trade talks as Canada faces new tariffs.

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