Apple stock rises after the tech giant posts better-than-expected earnings and guides for solid growth, while Intel’s adjusted earnings and revenue top analysts’ estimates. Chevron’s adjusted earnings miss expectations.

Markets widely expect the central bank to hold its lending rate steady in its decision, expected at 2 p.m. ET.

Nasdaq-100 rises as Apple earnings boost tech stocks. Investors await key PCE inflation data for market direction. Will US indices extend gains today?

US stocks gained steam on Thursday afternoon as investors digested megacap tech earnings and waited for Apple (AAPL) results for more clues on prospects for Big Tech. Right ahead of the closing bell,

However, the U.S. stock market could move sharply on Jan. 29 and Jan. 30 based on commentary from the Federal Reserve, and earnings results from several "Magnificent Seven" companies: Apple ( AAPL 3.65%), Meta Platforms ( META 2.19%), Microsoft ( MSFT 2.91%), and Tesla ( TSLA 0.24%). Read on for details.

S&P 500 futures are near flat Thursday night as investors analyzed earnings reports from Apple and other well-known companies ahead of the release of a closely followed inflation report. Futures tied to the broad index ticked higher by 0.1%, while Nasdaq 100 futures added 0.3%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures added 53 points, or 0.1%.

(Reuters) -U.S. stock index futures rose on Friday after Apple forecast strong sales growth, while investors awaited key inflation data that could influence the Federal Reserve's policy decisions.

Wall Street ended up on relief Meta and Microsoft kept their AI spending plans even amid mixed earnings. Next up, Apple earnings.

The stock markets are bracing for a volatile day as losses in tech giants Apple and Nvidia might prevent broader gains. The focus shifts to the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision. Meanwhile,

Apple stock rises after the tech giant posts better-than-expected earnings and guides for solid growth, while Intel’s adjusted earnings and revenue top analysts’ estimates. Chevron’s adjusted earnings miss expectations.

Oil may be exempt from new tariffs despite President Trump's threats due to the complex nature of the U.S. energy industry. Initial jobless claims fell unexpectedly, indicating a stronger labor market, with continuing claims and the insured unemployment rate also showing positive trends.

Despite the currency market anxiety, stocks pushed higher - with index futures adding to Thursday's Wall Street gains as the world's most valuable company Apple rallied 4% ahead of today's bell. Apple's upbeat outlook overnight impressed even in the face of a slight quarterly earnings miss.