A.M. Update

Index futures have remained steady overnight, S&P up 0.9% and NASDAQ up 1.35%  following earnings reports from Microsoft (MSFT +8.7%) and Meta Platforms (META  +11.4%) after yesterday’s close, while the Dow is up 0.2% and Russell 2000 futures are down -0.5%. Trade developments are likely to make headlines today as the imminent August 1 tariff deadline looms. President…