The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) stumbled on Thursday, consolidating just below the 45,000 handle as earnings blunders drag down key overweighted stocks listed on the Dow Jones. Equities remain tilted firmly into the high side with all major indexes testing fresh record highs,

The successor to the first stock market index is getting up there with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite in all-time-high territory.

PayPal’s stock is on track to rise for the eighth session in a row, but analysts have a hard time making a call about the future.

The S&P 500 edged up 0.1%, while the Nasdaq Composite hovered near the flatline. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 44 points, or 0.1%. The muted action comes ahead of a critical stretch for markets, with more than 150 S&P 500 companies scheduled to report earnings next week.

U.S. stock futures ticked up Friday morning, supported by a mostly upbeat earnings season even as several major names posted sharp premarket moves. Investors are also turning their attention to the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy meeting next week.

NASDAQ climbed above the resistance at 23,150 – 23,200 and is heading towards the 23,500 level. A move above 23,500 will push NASDAQ towards the 24,000 level. Dow Jones gained ground amid strong demand for industrials and financial stocks. The index received support at 44,600 – 44,700 and is trying to settle above the 44,900 level.

The S&P 500 hit a high on Trump trade deals. Tesla fell late as Elon Musk sees "rough quarters." Google rose on earnings.

Recognify Life Sciences, a company Atai Life Sciences is a strategic investor in, said its trial for a cognitive decline treatment missed its primary endpoint. Atai shares fell 13% to $3.08 in after-hours trading Friday. Write to Katherine Hamilton at [email protected]

Nasdaq 100 and Dow edge higher as traders eye Fed policy and key tech earnings. AI stocks and healthcare lead US indices ahead of a volatile earnings week.

Dow shares were down 9.4% at $27.51 in premarket trading, while S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were up 0.1% and down 0.4%, respectively. Before the cut, Dow stock yielded more than 9%. Based on the new payout and premarket price, the yield is about 5%.