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U.S. stock futures for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 declined on Thursday morning as escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran triggered a flight to safety. Investors are simultaneously weighing a heavy slate of corporate earnings from retail and tech giants against a backdrop of hawkish Federal Reserve commentary.
DoorDash reported robust quarterly growth in revenue and order volume, signaling resilient consumer demand for delivery services. However, management's warning of escalating operational costs and heavy investments in grocery expansion has tempered investor enthusiasm.
Wall Street futures are showing modest gains as investors prepare for the release of the Federal Reserve's January meeting minutes. While tech stocks lead the advance amid subsiding AI-related concerns, traders remain focused on the central bank's interest rate trajectory and a fresh batch of corporate earnings.