Dow Futures
49,543
-0.32%
Nasdaq Futures
24,860
-0.39%
Futures drift lower in light trading. S&P 500 futures are down 0.29% to 6,873.5, while Dow futures shed 0.32% to 49,543.0 and Nasdaq futures fall 0.39% to 24,859.75. The modest decline suggests investors are taking a breather ahead of a packed earnings calendar that extends through the session.
Real estate dominates today’s roster. Extra Space Storage (EXR), American Homes 4 Rent (AMH), and Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) headline a property-heavy lineup of Q4 reports. EXR’s call at 1:00 PM ET will provide critical visibility into self-storage demand trends, while AMH’s 12:00 PM ET discussion should illuminate single-family rental market dynamics entering 2026.
Utilities and industrials round out the schedule. PPL Corporation (PPL) and Portland General Electric (POR) both report at 11:00 AM ET, offering insight into regulated utility performance and capital spending plans. The industrial sector checks in with Metallus (MTUS) at 9:00 AM ET and Casella Waste Systems (CWST) at 10:00 AM ET, both providing read-throughs on manufacturing activity and commercial waste volumes.
Specialty chemicals and materials face scrutiny. Balchem Corporation (BCPC) presents at 11:00 AM ET, with investors focused on margin pressure from input costs. AdvanSix (ASIX) follows at 9:30 AM ET, where guidance on nylon intermediates pricing will move the stock. Ryerson Holding (RYI) at 10:00 AM ET should detail metals distribution demand and inventory normalization.
Mining and energy add commodity exposure. Eldorado Gold (EGO) reports at 11:30 AM ET against a backdrop of gold trading near recent highs, while Hudbay Minerals (HBM) at 11:00 AM ET will address copper production ramp-up at its Copper World project. Forum Energy Technologies (FET) at 11:00 AM ET provides a window into offshore drilling equipment demand.
Communication and real estate development complete the day. Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) hosts its full-year 2025 call at 10:00 AM ET, with the UScellular divestiture timeline in focus. Howard Hughes Holdings (HHH) discusses Q4 2026 results at 10:00 AM ET, where master-planned community sales velocity will drive the narrative. Lamar Advertising (LAMR) wraps up the morning at 9:00 AM ET with out-of-home advertising trends.
What to Watch: Track how real estate REITs frame 2026 guidance—occupancy trends and rent growth commentary from EXR, AMH, and GLPI will set the tone for the sector. PPL and POR’s capital expenditure plans matter for grid modernization plays, while metals distributors MTUS and RYI provide ground-level manufacturing demand signals.
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