U.S. stock futures eased slightly on Wednesday night (Thursday AEDT) following a record-breaking session for equities overnight.
By 10:20 am AEDT (11:20 pm GMT), Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were flat, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 futures each moved 0.1% lower.
In after-hours trading, SentinelOne declined by 13.7% after the cybersecurity firm reported third-quarter earnings per share (EPS) that missed analysts’ expectations.
Five Below popped 12.9% after reporting a better-than-expected earnings beat and an upward revision to its guidance.
Meanwhile, American Eagle Outfitters fell 14% after releasing mixed third-quarter results and lowering its full-year outlook.
During Wednesday’s trading, all three major indices posted notable gains. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite set new record closing highs, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average broke the 45,000 mark for the first time.
Economic data released earlier in the day showed mixed results. ADP reported private payroll growth of 146,000 jobs in November, falling short of economists’ expectations of 163,000.
Investors now await further key data, including initial jobless claims due Thursday and the nonfarm payrolls report scheduled for Friday.
Investors are also eyeing a slate of earnings reports on Thursday, including releases from Dollar General, Signet Jewelers, and Kroger before the market opens, with Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Ulta Beauty scheduled to report after the close.