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As market participants focus on technology stocks and corporate earnings, U.S. stock futures are mostly getting higher and higher; Honeywell (honor) announces its automation, aerospace and advanced materials divisions into three companies; Qualcomm (QCOM) Stocks trading in stocks are falling as their license income is lower than expected; Eli Lilly (Liberal)Beats adjusted its profit estimates but missed sales of weight loss drugs; investors are looking at Amazon (Amzn) Retail sector signals ahead of its report later today. This is what investors need to know today.

1. As investors wait for more returns, U.S. stock futures are mostly rising

As investors wait for more corporate earnings, U.S. stock futures are mostly getting higher and higher. Dow Jones Industrial average After NVIDIA returns, futures are higher (NVDA) Push the blue chip index higher Wednesday 0.7%. Nasdaq and S & P 500 After the moderate gains were released yesterday, they were slightly higher and lower respectively. Bitcoin (btcusd) Trading volume increased by 2%, close to $99,000. Treasury bills and oil futures have higher yields over 10 years, while gold futures have little change.

2. Honeywell Group is divided into three companies

Honeywell (honor) announced that it will split its automation, aviation technology and advanced materials divisions into three separate companies in the second half of 2026. Honeywell also reported fourth-quarter revenue and adjusted Earnings per share (EPS) This beats the obvious alpha consensus estimate, but GAAP Profits are not expected. Stocks traded in stocks fell 1%.

3. Qualcomm shares fall as licensing revenue is underestimated estimates

Qualcomm(QCOM)exist Chip manufacturers report less than expected licensing revenue Despite the release of record sales. The company reported a 17% year-on-year increase in revenue to $11.67 billion, with profit of $3.18 billion, or $2.83 per share, both above the visible Alpha estimate. However, the revenue the company received from licensed products was transferred to Apple (AAPL) is $1.54 billion, which is below the estimated value.

4. Lilly’s adjusted profit estimate; insufficient sales of weight loss drugs

Eli Lilly (LiberalAlthough most of the fourth quarter results were reported, stocks on stocks on stocks were higher than estimates after drugmakers adjusted profit margins were high. The company reported net income of $4.41 billion, or $4.88 per share, with revenue of $13.53 billion, which is lower than the visible Alpha estimate. Adjusted EPS was $5.32, with an expected $5.11. Sales of the company’s massive weight loss pills, Mounjaro and Zepbound, grew to below forecasts of $3.53 billion and $1.91 billion, respectively.

5. Amazon expects to report strong sales after Bell

Amazon (Amzn) Plans to report the results for the fourth quarter after the market closes, “Great 7” member It is expected to be Record holiday shopping season. All analysts covering visible alpha tracking stocks have a “buy” or equivalent rating, giving it Consensus target price is $259about 10% higher than when Wednesday ended. Tech Giant is expected to report a 10% year-on-year growth, Set up a stage for upcoming reports From other major retailers such as Walmart (WMT), Costco (cost) and goal (TGT).