<div id="readability-page-1"><div>U.S. stock futures are down in early-morning trade on Monday, after ending the previous week on a high note, with back-to-back sessions of strong rallies.The markets are jittery ahead of a packed earnings week, with four of the “Mag 7” — Microsoft MSFT, Meta Platforms META, Apple AAPL, Amazon AMZN — alongside several other heavy-hitters, set to release their results over the next few days.Investors will be closely watching the results of Welltower Inc. WELL, Domino’s Pizza Inc. DPZ, and NXP Semiconductors N.V. NXPI on Monday to set the tone for the rest of this week.U.S. 10-Year Treasuries are at 4.26%, while the 2-Year Treasuries are at 3.77%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool shows the markets pricing a 93.1% likelihood of interest rates remaining unchanged during the FOMC meeting, the first week of May, marking a decline from Friday, at 95.3%.<figure><table><tbody><tr><td>Futures</td><td>Change (+/-)</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones</td><td>-0.03%</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>-0.13%</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq 100</td><td>-0.11%</td></tr><tr><td>Russell 2000</td><td>-0.32%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>The SPDR S&amp;P 500 Trust ETF SPY and the Invesco QQQ Trust QQQ, which tracks the Nasdaq-100 index, are both down 0.27% and 0.28% in Monday’s pre-market trading, according to Benzinga Pro data.Cues From Last Week:The markets were aided by strong earnings performances by AbbVie Inc. ABBV, but disappointing performances by Aon PLC AON and HCA Healthcare Inc. HCA weighed on the rally. Consumer Sentiment Report (Final), released on Friday, highlighted an 8% slip in sentiments compared to the prior month, as uncertainties continue to persist, having an impact on consumer purchasing decisions.The S&amp;P 500 capped off the week on a high note on Friday, led by communications, consumer discretionary, healthcare, and technology. Financials, consumer staples, real estate, and materials were, however, in the red during the day.As of Friday, the Nasdaq 100 is down 12.5% from its high of 22,222.61 points, the S&amp;P 500 is down 10.1% from 6147.43 points, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 11% from 45,073.63 points.<figure><table><tbody><tr><td>Index</td><td>Performance (+/-)</td><td>Value</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq Composite</td><td>1.26%</td><td>17,382.94</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>0.74%</td><td>5,525.21</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones</td><td>0.05%</td><td>40,113.50</td></tr><tr><td>Russell 2000</td><td>0.00014%</td><td>1,957.62</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Insights From Analysts:Analysts are rather upbeat going into this earnings week, with several leading experts pointing towards optimistic consensus estimates as a sign that the markets are yet to price in a recession or even a slowdown, for that matter, according to a report by FT. According to Daniel Von Ahlen of TS Lombard, “The information derived from risk assets doesn't even suggest markets reckon a mild slowdown will take shape this year.”Peter Berezin, a chief global strategist at BCA Research, says that “typically earnings estimates decline during even mild recessions,” but the markets are now pricing a 10% earnings growth over the next twelve months, and that’s of “last year's peak profit margins no less,” he says.See Also:Dave Ramsey Calls Social Security A ‘-4% Return' —But This Wealth Expert Says That's A Dangerous Oversimplification That Could Cost ThousandsUpcoming Economic Data: There is no major economic data being released on Monday.Stocks In Focus:<ul><li>Welltower Inc. WELL is set to release its earnings after the markets close on Monday, and the stock is up 2% in pre-market trade, with analysts expecting $2.4 billion in revenue. </li><li>Waste Management Inc. WM is up 0.41% in pre-market trade, as investors await its quarterly earnings release. Analysts expect $6.1 billion in revenue and $1.59 per share in earnings. </li><li>Cadence Design Systems Inc. CDNS is largely flat pre-market, up by just 0.03%, with the company set to announce its earnings after markets close on Monday. Analysts expect $1.2 billion in revenue and earnings per share of $1.50. </li><li>Roper Technologies Inc. ROP is an industrial conglomerate that is scheduled to announce its first quarter results before the opening bell. Consensus estimates expect $1.9 billion in revenue and $4.74 per share in earnings. </li><li>NXP Semiconductors N.V. NXPI is up 0.59% pre-market and is set to announce its earnings after markets close. Analysts expect $2.8 billion in revenue and $2.18 per share in earnings.</li></ul>Commodities, Gold And Global Equity MarketsCrude oil futures are trading down 0.46% during the early New York session, at $62.73 per barrel.Gold Spot U.S. Dollar continued its decline, and is down 1.72% on Monday, trading at 3,275.24 per ounce, down from its record high of $3.400 per ounce last week. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) is up 0.03%, trading at 99.626.Asian markets were mixed on Monday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index ending up 0.38%, South Korea’s Kospi up 0.10%, followed by Indian, Australian, and New Zealand indexes edging up, with the only laggards being China’s Shanghai and Shenzhen. European markets are all up in early trade.Read Next:<ul><li>National Social Security Month Returns Under Trump As SSA Cites $1 Billion In Savings, Vows To ‘Serve The People'</li></ul>Image Via Shutterstock</div></div>

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U.S. stock futures are down as markets prepare for a busy earnings week, including reports from Microsoft, Meta, Apple, and Amazon. Analysts remain optimistic, suggesting that earnings estimates do not indicate a recession. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 are both experiencing slight declines in pre-market trading. Key earnings reports from companies like Welltower and Domino's Pizza are anticipated. Despite recent strong rallies, consumer sentiment has dipped, reflecting ongoing uncertainties in the market.

- U.S. stock futures are down as markets prepare for a busy earnings week, with major companies like Microsoft and Apple set to report results.  
- The U.S. 10-Year Treasuries yield is at 4.26%, and the likelihood of unchanged interest rates during the upcoming FOMC meeting is at 93.1%.  
- Analysts remain optimistic about earnings growth despite recent market declines, with expectations for strong revenue from companies like Welltower and Waste Management.

The market is bracing for the earnings of Microsoft, Meta and Apple this week