U.S. Equity Futures Rise Ahead of Nvidia Earnings Report
U.S. equity futures advanced as traders prepared for Nvidia's first-quarter results after the market close. Bond yields and oil prices declined while several companies reported earnings that beat expectations.
financialpost.comU.S. equity futures rose in early trading on May 20, 2026, with the S&P 500 futures up 0.3 percent and Nasdaq futures up 0.7 percent. Gains were led by technology shares as investors awaited Nvidia's earnings release scheduled after the close. Nvidia shares traded 1.8 percent higher in premarket activity.
Several companies reported quarterly results that exceeded analyst expectations. 8x8 shares jumped 17 percent after the software firm posted fourth-quarter results above forecasts. Cava Group rose 7.1 percent after raising its full-year sales outlook.
Keysight Technologies gained 2.3 percent following its second-quarter beat and third-quarter guidance above consensus. Toll Brothers advanced 2.3 percent after reporting second-quarter profit above estimates and lifting full-year guidance.
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Treasury yields fell 1 to 3 basis points, with the 10-year note declining to 4.64 percent from the previous session's 4.69 percent high. Brent crude dropped 1.8 percent toward $109 per barrel. Nvidia is expected to report sales growth of approximately 80 percent for the quarter.
Options markets priced in an implied move of about 5.5 percent for the stock following the results. Goldman Sachs is reported to hold the lead role on SpaceX's planned IPO, with Morgan Stanley also listed as a lead underwriter.
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Nvidia earnings could influence broader semiconductor sector performance.
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