Market Awaits Nvidia Earnings Amid Mixed Wall Street Performance

U.S. stock index futures remained flat as investors anticipated Nvidia's earnings report, which could impact the continuation of the recent bull rally led by tech shares. Wall Street's major indexes showed minor fluctuations ahead of the report, which may set the tone for semiconductor stocks and other megacap companies.

U.S. stock index futures were flat on Wednesday as investors eagerly awaited Nvidia's earnings report. The key focus is whether the market's recent bull rally, driven by the AI chip firm and other tech-related shares, can continue.

Wall Street's main indexes have shown minimal gains and losses this week. The Dow is hovering near record highs, and the S&P 500 is within 1% of an all-time high. Nvidia's shares showed a slight increase in premarket trading, with options pricing indicating traders anticipate a 9.8% move in the stock on Thursday following the earnings report, according to data from ORATS.

Any disappointment in Nvidia's results could negatively impact megacap and semiconductor stocks, which have bolstered the 2024 rally on the promise of AI-driven corporate profit boosts. "The chip giant is expected to demonstrate strong performance," said Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets at Hargreaves Lansdown. However, future guidance from Nvidia will be critical.

(With inputs from agencies.)