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Stock futures are modestly lower this morning after the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow all closed at record highs on Monday. Investors are seemingly taking a cautious stance ahead of this week's labor-market data and additional comments from Federal Reserve officials.The market received another boost from strong technology-related news. Hewlett Packard Enterprise surged in premarket trading after raising financial targets, while AI-linked names such as Marvell and Nvidia also attracted buying interest. Enthusiasm surrounding data centers, AI infrastructure, and enterprise spending continues to provide the primary source of market leadership.Bond yields remain elevated but relatively stable. The 10-year Treasury yield is hovering around the mid-4.4% range. Investors are watching whether upcoming economic data can support the soft-landing narrative without reigniting inflation fears. The JOLTS job openings report is also in focus.In pre-market trading, S&P 500 futures fell 0.17%, Nasdaq futures fell 0.03% and Dow futures fell 0.49%.Check out this morning's top movers from around Wall Street, compiled by The Fly.HIGHER -Marvellup 18% after NvidiaCEO Jensen Huang said at Computex Week in Taipei that the company is set to be the "next trillion-dollar company"Aveannaup 9% after raising its full-year outlook following completion of the acquisition of Family First HoldingMicrochipup 8% after FY26 data center solution revenue pre-announcementUP AFTER EARNINGS -HPEup 27%Citi Trendsup 10%Signet Jewelersup 7%Dollar Generalup 4%Donaldsonup 2%DOWN AFTER EARNINGS -Odditydown 19%Credo Technologydown 3%LOWER -Fulcrum Therapeuticsdown 51% after announcing the discontinuation of its pociredir program for the treatment of sickle cell disease and the initiation of a review of strategic alternativesPhilip Morrisdown 1% after cutting its full-year EPS view

Shares of Citi Trends are up 13% or $5.73 in pre-market trading after its Q1 results and raised total sales growth outlook to 9%-11% from the prior view of up 6%-8%. The outlook implies $893.8M-$910.2M vs. two-estimate consensus of $874.7M.

The company's outlook for fiscal 2026 compared to fiscal 2025 is as follows: Expecting comparable store sales growth in the range of 8% to 10%, implying balance-of-year comps in the high single-digits. Total sales growth is expected to be 9% to 11% for the year. Gross margin is expected to expand approximately 50 to 70 basis points, lower than previous outlook due to expected continued headwinds from fuel surcharges. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $35M-$40M. Adjusted EBITDA margin expansion is expected to be approximately 200 basis points

Reports Q1 revenue $230.9M vs. $201.73M last year. Reports comparable store sales growth of 13.9%. Ken Seipel, Chief Executive Officer, said: "We delivered an exceptional start to 2026, building on the momentum established last year. Comparable store sales increased 13.9%, an increase of 23.8% on a two-year basis. We delivered $7.8 million of Net Income and adjusted EBITDA* more than doubled to $13.9 million, with performance accelerated across all merchandise categories and geographies. Most importantly, our growth was driven by increased customer traffic and larger basket size, reinforcing that our customers are responding to our improved assortment, trend-right product, and compelling value. We are also encouraged by the momentum we are seeing early in the second quarter, with quarter-to-date comparable store sales growth trending in the high-single digits, upper teens on a two-year basis, which further validates that our strategy is working to drive sustainable trends in our financial performance."