US stock futures were flat on Tuesday, holding gains from the two last sessions ahead of key earnings results. Markets were also gauging the potential for further trade barriers between the US and China. The S&P 500 and the Dow were due for muted opens.
- The Dow was due for a muted open.
- General Electric was due to open 1% higher after posting higher than expected earnings.
- Danaher, Northrop Grumman, 3M, and GM also saw positive earnings developments.
The Dow Jones is expected to open relatively flat, but individual components within the index show signs of positive momentum. Several major companies have reported strong earnings, suggesting underlying strength in those sectors. This could lead to mixed performance, with some stocks contributing positively while others remain stagnant, resulting in an overall stable performance for the Dow.