Wall Street Responds to Alphabet's Earnings Surge

Following a day packed with earnings reports, Wall Street futures showed an upward trend early Friday. The spotlight was on Alphabet, which not only surpassed first-quarter expectations but also reported a significant 12% year-on-year revenue increase, with earnings per share (EPS) reaching $2.81.

Market Movements in Early Trading

By 4:17 am ET, the Dow Jones had edged up by 0.11%, while the Nasdaq 100 and the S&P 500 saw gains of 0.36% and 0.31%, respectively. Meanwhile, the euro experienced a slight decline against the dollar, trading 0.36% lower at 1.13503 by 4:28 am ET.

Looking Ahead: Today's Earnings Calendar

Investors are now turning their attention to the upcoming earnings reports from major companies such as SLB and Colgate-Palmolive, anticipating further insights into the market's direction.