Headline: Tech Stocks Lose Lift as US Futures Trim Early Gains; Nvidia Slips Pre‑Market
US stock futures cooled after a brisk start, underscoring fragile risk appetite as technology shares eased into the open. A pullback in major growth names, including a pre-market dip in Nvidia, weighed on sentiment and blunted Friday’s late-session dip-buying momentum.
By mid-morning, S&P 500 futures were only slightly higher after earlier gains faded, while Nasdaq futures held modestly positive and Dow futures edged lower. Nvidia traded lower in pre-market action after headlines indicated Thiel Macro, the hedge fund linked to Peter Thiel, exited its Nvidia position in the third quarter—adding to recent institutional reshuffling around the AI chip leader. The move sharpened attention on megacap tech valuations and the durability of 2024’s AI-driven rally.
The cautious tone extended to Europe, where major indices retreated. The DAX slipped, and the CAC 40 also moved lower, reflecting global equity softness and a broader recalibration of risk. With investors closely watching earnings quality, valuations, and the path of interest rates, market breadth remains uneven and quick to shift on headline risk.
Key Points – US equity futures pared early gains as tech shares weakened – S&P 500 futures up slightly; Nasdaq futures modestly higher; Dow futures marginally lower – Nvidia down pre-market after reports Thiel Macro exited its position in Q3 – Institutional repositioning adds to scrutiny of megacap tech and AI-related valuations – European stocks softer, with the DAX and CAC 40 both in the red
