US stock futures were little changed late Wednesday, following a solid advance across the major benchmarks during the regular session. Investors also parsed minutes from the Federal Reserve’s January meeting,

The U.S. stock market ticked higher, led by its most influential stock, Nvidia. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% Wednesday and pulled closer to its all-time high set late last month.

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The major stock indexes rose on Wednesday morning as the AI rally found its footing after a string of volatile sessions colored by concerns about AI-driven disruption.

The U.S. stock market ticked higher, led by its most influential stock, Nvidia. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% Wednesday after paring a gain that briefly reached 1%.

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Stock futures traded near the flatline Wednesday night after the major averages posted a winning session. Investors also looked ahead to quarterly results from retail giant Walmart, due in the morning. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 5 points. S&P 500 futures advanced 0.04%, while Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.08%.

Apple rebounded after a high-profile analyst reiterated confidence in its AI outlook, but attention now shifts to Siri upgrades and the March product event as investors look for clearer proof of AI-driven growth.

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index rises Wednesday as market breadth expands. Nvidia stock jumps on its deal with Meta.