US Stock Market Live Update: Wall Street set for breather as Dow futures drop 350 pts; Nasdaq, S&P pull back in premarket
US stock market futures fell on April 23, 2026, with Dow futures dropping 350 points, as investors locked in gains after the previous session's rally. American Airlines cut its 2026 earnings forecast, while Netflix announced a $25 billion share buyback programme.
US stock market futures declined on April 23, 2026. Futures tracking the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 fell about 0.5% each, while Dow Jones Industrial Average contracts dropped nearly 0.7%. Initial jobless claims rose by 6,000 to 214,000 for the week ended April 18, above the Dow Jones estimate of 210,000. American Airlines cut its 2026 earnings forecast due to rising fuel costs, but its shares rose nearly 2% in premarket trading after the airline reported a narrower-than-expected adjusted loss of 40 cents per share. Netflix announced a $25 billion share buyback programme, and its shares rose more than 1% in premarket trading. Continuing claims edged higher to 1.82 million, indicating a modest uptick in ongoing unemployment.
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