Stock Market's Mixed Signals Amid Earnings Rush

U.S. stock index futures exhibited mixed performance as third-quarter earnings reports and economic data approached. With high stock valuations, companies need to satisfy investors. While major financial firms showed positive early earnings, planemaker Boeing and Chinese firms experienced declines. Cryptocurrency stocks saw gains, mirroring Bitcoin's performance.

U.S. stock index futures displayed mixed results ahead of a week bustling with third-quarter earnings and economic data, challenging today's elevated stock market valuations.

Earnings season began positively for key financial firms last Friday, with JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, and BlackRock leading gains, pushing Dow and S&P 500 to record highs.

Yet concerns linger as Boeing foresees a substantial Q3 loss, delaying its 777X jet deliveries, and U.S.-listed Chinese businesses face a slump following China's fiscal stimulus announcement.

(With inputs from agencies.)