Investing.com - U.S. stock futures edged lower on Thursday, amid uncertainty over the outcome of Greek debt talks while investors awaited the release of U.S. economic data.
Ahead of the open, the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures pointed to a decline of 0.11%, S&P 500 futures signaled a 0.08% loss, while the Nasdaq 100 futures indicated a 0.13% fall.
European officials have indicated in recent days that negotiations with Greece’s private creditors on a debt restructuring deal are almost concluded, but the second bailout and any public sector involvement must also be agreed upon before a deal can be announced.
In earnings, Compass group is set to be in focus as the world's biggest caterer said first-quarter sales rose more than 8%, as continued strength in North America and emerging markets offset weakness in Europe, putting it on track to achieve its full-year outlook.
Internet holding company IAC/InterActive Corp was also expected to be active after posting better-than-expected quarterly profit, driven by strong results at its online search and dating businesses.
Also in the Internet field, investors were eyeing Facebook, as the company could raise as much as USD10 billion in the biggest ever internet IPO, after which chief executive Mark Zuckerberg will retain almost complete control.
JPMorgan Chase was slated to be active after winning a leading role in Facebook's public offering, besting other banks that have competed for months for the coveted position.
Elsewhere, Wall Street's own watchdog filed a complaint against Charles Schwab Corp on Wednesday accusing the online brokerage of requiring customers to waive their rights to pursue class actions against the firm, which constitutes a violation of industry rules. Shares in Charles Schwab went down 0.08% in after hour trading.
Other stocks in focus included Kellogg, Mastercard, Merck & Co and Sara Lee, all due to report fourth quarter results later in the day.
Across the Atlantic, European stock markets were mixed. The EURO STOXX 50 declined 0.05%, France’s CAC 40 retreated 0.06%, Germany's DAX edged down 0.13%, while Britain's FTSE 100 added 0.09%.
During the Asian trading session, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index surged 1.8%, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index added 0.76%.
Later in the day, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke was to testify before the House of Representatives budget committee. The U.S. was also to produce government data on initial jobless claims.
Ahead of the open, the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures pointed to a decline of 0.11%, S&P 500 futures signaled a 0.08% loss, while the Nasdaq 100 futures indicated a 0.13% fall.
European officials have indicated in recent days that negotiations with Greece’s private creditors on a debt restructuring deal are almost concluded, but the second bailout and any public sector involvement must also be agreed upon before a deal can be announced.
In earnings, Compass group is set to be in focus as the world's biggest caterer said first-quarter sales rose more than 8%, as continued strength in North America and emerging markets offset weakness in Europe, putting it on track to achieve its full-year outlook.
Internet holding company IAC/InterActive Corp was also expected to be active after posting better-than-expected quarterly profit, driven by strong results at its online search and dating businesses.
Also in the Internet field, investors were eyeing Facebook, as the company could raise as much as USD10 billion in the biggest ever internet IPO, after which chief executive Mark Zuckerberg will retain almost complete control.
JPMorgan Chase was slated to be active after winning a leading role in Facebook's public offering, besting other banks that have competed for months for the coveted position.
Elsewhere, Wall Street's own watchdog filed a complaint against Charles Schwab Corp on Wednesday accusing the online brokerage of requiring customers to waive their rights to pursue class actions against the firm, which constitutes a violation of industry rules. Shares in Charles Schwab went down 0.08% in after hour trading.
Other stocks in focus included Kellogg, Mastercard, Merck & Co and Sara Lee, all due to report fourth quarter results later in the day.
Across the Atlantic, European stock markets were mixed. The EURO STOXX 50 declined 0.05%, France’s CAC 40 retreated 0.06%, Germany's DAX edged down 0.13%, while Britain's FTSE 100 added 0.09%.
During the Asian trading session, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index surged 1.8%, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index added 0.76%.
Later in the day, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke was to testify before the House of Representatives budget committee. The U.S. was also to produce government data on initial jobless claims.