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U.S. stock futures are pointing higher after uncertainty over tariff policy uncertainty caused another sell-off yesterday. U.S. employers are expected to increase jobs in February, while unemployment is expected to remain stable in today’s job reports; Broadcom (avgo) Stocks are popular in listing trading after the company’s earnings report beat expectations and showed the continued strength of AI chip sales; Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) stocks announced privately to reach a $10 billion deal when stocks rose; and HP Packard Enterprise (HPE) Stocks are falling after the stock reports disappointing results and announces layoffs. This is what investors need to know today.

1. U.S. stock futures points higher after tariff uncertainty

US stock futures are in Yesterday the index staggered Exceed Continuous uncertainty Focusing on US tariff policy. Nasdaq After a 2.6% drop yesterday, futures were 0.2% higher, and Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 Futures were also slightly higher after Thursday’s plunge. Bitcoin (btcusd) After the White House announced the launch of the A, the deal was just below $89,000 US Strategy Bitcoin Reserves Front Today’s Crypto Summit. The yields of treasury bills and gold futures for 10 years have hardly changed. Oil futures are 1.5% higher.

2. U.S. jobs are expected to grow in February after weather slows down

Job creation is expected to improve when it is released in February at 8:30 a.m. ET. Expect employers to have 170,000 jobs added According to economists’ forecasts, last month, it was mentioned from 143,000 jobs added in January. Dow Jones News and Wall Street Journal. The rise may partly reflect a rebound after bad weather curbs job growth in January, economists say. The unemployment rate is expected to remain at 4.0%.

3. Broadcom stock surges strong AI chip sales, optimistic outlook

Broadcom(avgo)exist Chipmaker beat analysts’ first-quarter estimates And expected to continue strong sales Artificial Intelligence (AI) semiconductor. Broadcom reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.60, up 25% year-on-year to $14.92 billion, both higher than visible Alpha expectations. Its current estimated revenue is $14.9 billion, slightly ahead of consensus. The company said revenues for AI chip sales rose 77% in the quarter, and forecasts showed continued improvement in the sector.

4. Walgreens shares rise to private store chain

Walgreens Boots Alliance(WBA) Stocks are more than 6% higher in listed trading A troubled pharmacy chain Announced to have Agree to privately For $10 billion deal. Private equity firm Sycamore Partners will pay Walgreens $11.45 per share, more than 8% above its Thursday closing price at $10.60. Investors can also earn up to $3 from the proceeds from the final sale of Walgreens’ primary care business, the company said. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025.

5. HP Packard Corporate Stock Diving is Weak, Layout Announcement

HP Packard Enterprise (HPE) Stocks traded 20% after reporting disappointing earnings and announced layoffs. The company reported year-on-year revenue growth to $7.9 billion, which is more than visible Alpha estimates, but its adjusted EPS was $0.44. The company also announced a cost-cutting plan aimed at saving $350 million by fiscal 2027. “We plan to reduce the employee base by 5% over the next 12 to 18 months by reducing approximately 2500 positions and expected losses,” CEO Antonio Fabio Neri said in the company’s revenue call. “Under quarantine as a to-do item.