S&P 500 Futures Stable; Airbnb Shares Rise 9% After Earnings

S&P 500 futures gained 0.04% ahead of the upcoming jobs report, while Dow Jones futures lost 17 points (0.03%) and Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.3%. In extended trading, Airbnb (ABNB) shares rose 9% after the company exceeded earnings expectations. Cloudflare (NET) shares surged 16% following a positive outlook for the full year and current quarter. Despite losses on Thursday, investors maintain a hopeful outlook for market recovery with semiconductor stocks showing strong performance, and the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rising over 5% this week. This matters for ordinary investors as strong earnings indicate potential growth in the market, especially in the tech sector.