Stock futures are pointing to a slightly lower open for major indexes on Wednesday as investors respond to a slew of earnings reports from retailers and brace for a big speech later in the week by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Fed minutes are due, and top retailers will report earnings in the coming week. But the main attraction will be Jerome Powell's speech on Friday.

S&P 500 futures are down 0.3%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures are dipping 0.3%. Nasdaq 100 futures are slipping 0.4%. On Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 10 points, or 0.02%, to 44922,

Stock futures were drifting higher as investors prepared for another week of slow August trading and for a White House visit by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Security fears collided with broad crypto weakness, pushing DOGE into heavy sell pressure despite continued whale accumulation.

Robinhood is suing the Nevada Gaming Commission, escalating the battle over Nevada’s authority to prohibit sports futures contracts.

Crude futures settled higher amid a lull in Russia-Ukraine news, with gains supported by a bigger-than-expected weekly decline in U.S. crude oil stocks.

We’re pleased to announce a series of leadership appointments in Futures. Marisa Bellack becomes a senior assignment editor overseeing Climate & Science coverage; Lynh Bui becomes a senior assignment editor overseeing Health coverage; and Alexis Sobel ...