U.S. Futures Increase as Global Markets Show Mixed Results, Focus on Nvidia Earnings
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Nov 17 2025
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Source: WSJ
Market Performance: U.S. futures rose while global markets showed mixed results following a tech selloff due to high valuation concerns, with the Nasdaq experiencing its worst two-week performance since April.
Futures Movement: S&P futures increased by 0.7%, Dow Jones by 0.3%, and Nasdaq futures by 1% after last week's declines.
Earnings Focus: Nvidia's upcoming earnings report is highly anticipated as it is seen as a key indicator for the AI sector and could significantly influence market sentiment for the rest of the year.
Commodity Prices: Both gold and oil prices declined during this period.
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WPP plc is a United Kingdom-based creative transformation company. The Company offers national and multinational clients a comprehensive range of communications, experience, commerce, and technology services. Its segments include Global Integrated Agencies, Public Relations, and Specialist Agencies. The Global Integrated Agencies segment includes creative agencies and media agencies. Its creative agencies provide advertising campaigns, experiences, e-commerce strategies and platforms, technology services such as CRM implementation, and more. The Company's media agencies connect brands with consumers - planning, buying and activating the distribution of creative content across the full range of media channels including digital display, search, social, television, print and billboards. The Public Relations segment helps clients communicate with their stakeholders, build reputation and manage risk. The Specialist Agencies provide customized services, including branding and design.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
