<div id="readability-page-1" class="page"><p>U.S. stock futures were flat Tuesday evening as investors awaited another key inflation report. This comes after a hotter than expected consumer inflation report snapped record-setting streaks for the S&amp;P 500 Index (SPX) and the Nasdaq. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), the Nasdaq 100 (NDX), and the S&amp;P 500 were down 0.01%, 0.02%, and 0.04%, respectively, at 6:22 p.m. EDT on May 12.</p><h3>Claim 55% Off TipRanks</h3>Trade QQQ with leverage <p>In the regular trading session, the S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq slipped from recent highs after April core inflation came in hotter-than-expected and oil prices kept rising. The Nasdaq and the S&amp;P 500 fell 0.7% and 0.2%, respectively, while the Dow inched up 0.1%.</p> <p>Looking ahead, Alibaba (BABA), Nebius (NBIS), BioNano Genomics (BNGO), and Cisco (CSCO) are set to report earnings on Wednesday. Traders will also watch for some key economic reports, including the producer price index (PPI).</p></div>

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<p>U.S. stock futures were flat on May 12, 2026, as investors awaited a key inflation report following a hotter-than-expected consumer inflation report. Futures for the Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 were down slightly. In regular trading, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell after April core inflation exceeded expectations, while oil prices continued to rise. Earnings reports from Alibaba, Nebius, BioNano Genomics, and Cisco are expected on Wednesday, alongside key economic reports like the producer price index (PPI).</p>

- U.S. stock futures remained flat as investors anticipated a key inflation report following a higher-than-expected consumer inflation data.  
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq 100, and S&P 500 futures saw marginal declines of 0.01%, 0.02%, and 0.04%, respectively.  
- Major companies, including Alibaba and Cisco, are expected to report earnings, while traders are also focused on the upcoming producer price index report.

Why Are Stock Market Futures Flat Today, 5/12/26?