Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:
1. Stock market movers -- Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Juniper Networks, Apple
Investors are cheering after a handful of tech heavyweights reported earnings Thursday evening.
Amazon (AMZN, Tech30) stock is surging -- up about 7% premarket -- after the company reported a big jump in quarterly sales. Despite the higher revenue, the online retail giant ultimately lost money over the first three months of the year.
Shares in Microsoft (MSFT, Tech30) are up about 3% premarket after the company released earnings that beat Wall Street's expectations.
Google (GOOGL, Tech30) shares are rising in extending trading, despite falling short of analysts' expectations.
And Juniper Networks (JNPR) shares are jumping -- up nearly 7% -- after the firm's latest earnings surpassed market expectations.
Meanwhile, it's worth watching trading in Apple (AAPL, Tech30) Friday. The company is beginning to deliver its new Apple Watches today. Some customers are going to have to wait longer for their watches.
2. Earnings keep rolling in
American Airlines (AAL), Xerox (XRX) and Steve Madden (SHOO) are reporting ahead of the open.
Regardless of whether the results meet, beat or miss expectations, trading volume is sure to be higher-than-normal for these companies.
3. International market overview
European markets are all posting solid gains in early trading. Asian markets ended the day with mixed results.
4. Thursday market recap
Thursday was a relatively quiet day.
The Dow Jones industrial average gained 20 points, the S&P 500 rose 0.2% and the Nasdaq closed with a 0.4% gain.
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