U.S. stock futures climbed modestly on Friday as investors monitored earnings updates and awaited key economic data. Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results but shares dipped after analysts noted the figures didn’t fully meet lofty expectations.

The major indexes remain at or near record highs while navigating a plethora of catalysts, including earnings, economic data, tariffs, and Trump-Powell drama.

Wall Street futures are trading little changed at this hour in the premarket session on Thursday (July 17). Dow Jones futures are trading 0.14% lower while S&P futures are trading near flatline. Nasdaq futures are trading 0.

U.S. stock futures hovered near flatline Thursday following a choppy prior session marked by sharp reactions to speculation about Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s job security. President Donald Trump later calmed nerves by denying any immediate intent to remove Powell,

Stocks were taken on a wild ride Wednesday as a White House official indicated to CNBC that Trump was moving closer to firing Powell from his post as Fed Chair.

DJIA's yield appears attractive but is unreliable, as option income can't consistently fund high payouts, especially during market stagnation or corrections.

PageGroup said gross profit continued to fall in the second quarter due to continued market and tariff related uncertainty, but expects to meet forecasts this year.

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A fresh bout of technical weakness has dragged the Dow Jones Industrial Average back below 44,400 following a strong bullish performance through the last third of June. The major equity index peaked near 44,800, failing to breach all-time highs north of the 45,000 handle.