Big Tech Earnings Rattle Nasdaq Futures as Investors Reassess AI Spending

Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.9% on Thursday, putting an end to a three-day rally in sight, as disappointing results from Alphabet and Samsung revived questions about whether heavy investment in artificial intelligence will deliver returns quickly enough. S&P 500 futures slipped 0.2%, while Dow futures rose 0.6%. The uneven moves underscored how investors are distinguishing between companies showing clear returns from AI and those whose spending or results have disappointed. Market coverage