Markets Today: Stocks Higher on Strong Tech Earnings Despite Hot Payroll Report

From Barchart:

This morning, March E-Mini S&P 500 futures are up +0.31%, reaching a record nearest-futures high, while March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures are up +0.67%. The boost comes from blowout earnings results from Amazon.com and Meta Platforms, propelling stock index futures higher. After reporting stellar earnings, Amazon.com shares are up +15.9%, and Meta Platforms shares are up +10.85% in pre-market trading. With both companies beating expectations, their strong performance is driving gains in the futures market, signaling a positive start to trading today.



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