US stock market futures rise as Nasdaq, S&P near record highs; Wall Street eyes weekly gain despite Netflix drop, focus shifts to AmEx earnings and Fed path

US Stock futures rise after the S&P 500 hit a new record, signaling strong momentum for Wall Street heading into the weekend. The index closed 0.5% higher, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.7%, both reaching fresh all-time highs. Optimism is growing as companies like PepsiCo, United Airlines, and JPMorgan report stronger-than-expected earnings. Futures tied to the Dow Jones, Nasdaq-100, and S&P 500 all moved slightly higher early Friday. With key earnings from American Express and 3M due, and data showing steady economic conditions, investors remain positive. This surge keeps Wall Street on track for another winning week amid earnings strength and economic resilience.