Stock futures are higher Wednesday as investors welcome news that the U.S. reached a trade agreement with Japan and prepare for the release of quarterly results from major technology companies.

The Dow Jones index rose on the stock market today as Verizon and Cleveland-Cliffs climbed after quarterly results. Apple and Nike also shined.

A trade spokesperson for the European Commission (EC), Olof Gill, noted that “the EU’s primary focus is on achieving a negotiated outcome with the US”, but noted that the EU remains ready to use its anti-coercion instruments (ACI) to fast-track retaliatory tariffs should a trade deal fall through.

US stock market today is being powered by top-performing giants like Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia, who are leading a strong surge and capturing investor attention around the globe. Apple holds steady as a trusted long-term pick,

Stock futures wavered between slight gains and losses Tuesday morning as investors reacted to quarterly results from a slew of major companies.

The Dow Jones index rose Thursday on surprise jobless claims and retail sales. Nvidia chipmaker TSMC rose on earnings.