U.S. stock futures edged higher on Wednesday as markets steadied following Monday’s AI-driven sell-off. With key earnings from major tech firms and a Federal Reserve interest rate decision looming, investors are assessing the broader implications of recent volatility.
Market Snapshot: Futures Rebound After AI Sell-Off

Nasdaq 100 futures: +0.5%
S&P 500 futures: +0.1%
Dow futures: -0.1%

Tuesday’s rebound was led by Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), which surged 8.9% after a record $593 billion market cap wipeout on Monday. The AI sector remains under scrutiny after DeepSeek’s low-cost model raised concerns about the sustainability of massive capital expenditures by Big Tech.
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Key Earnings Reports: Microsoft, Meta, Tesla, Apple
This week’s earnings lineup includes major players from the “Magnificent 7”:

Wednesday: Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Meta (NASDAQ:META), Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)
Thursday: Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL)

Investors will be keen on management commentary regarding AI spending, particularly in light of DeepSeek’s emergence. The Full Financials API can help track these companies’ financial health over multiple quarters.
Federal Reserve Policy Meeting
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is widely expected to keep rates steady at 4.25%-4.5%, with markets eyeing potential cuts in June. Investors will scrutinize Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments on inflation trends, economic weakness, and recent stock market volatility.
The Company Rating API offers valuable insights into how interest rate shifts might affect corporate ratings and market performance.
ASML’s Strong Demand vs. LVMH’s Weak Sales

ASML (AS:ASML): Surged 10% on robust demand for semiconductor equipment, countering AI-related concerns.
LVMH (EPA:MC): Dropped 4% as sales growth disappointed, with Remy Cointreau (EPA:RCOP) warning of an 18% revenue decline amid weak U.S. and China demand.

With market sentiment shifting, the Financial Growth API can provide deeper insights into how firms are adapting to changing economic conditions.
Conclusion: Volatility Persists Amid Earnings and Policy Uncertainty
While markets attempt to recover from Monday’s sharp decline, volatility remains high with tech earnings and the Fed’s policy stance in focus. Investors should stay data-driven, leveraging fundamental and sector-wide insights to navigate ongoing market shifts.