US Stock Market Today S&P 500 Futures Edge Higher As Chip Demand Strengthens

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Mon, February 9, 2026 at 5:11 AM EST 3 min read

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US stock futures are slightly higher this morning, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts up about 0.1%, as investors react to a mix of stronger global trade and cautious bond markets. Taiwan’s exports jumped 69.9% year on year in January to a record US$65.77b, with sales to the US more than doubling, which points to solid demand for chips and electronics that feed into many US technology and industrial supply chains. At the same time, the US 10 year Treasury yield is sitting near 4.22% ahead of delayed jobs and inflation data, keeping interest rate sensitive areas like real estate and utilities in focus as investors weigh whether growth linked sectors such as semiconductors can keep attracting money if borrowing costs stay relatively high.

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Earnings will dominate the next few sessions, with a heavy focus on software, semiconductors, consumer brands and autos.

Datadog (DDOG) reports Q4 on Tuesday, giving you a closer look at demand trends across cloud and observability software.
Ford Motor (F) delivers Q4 numbers on Tuesday, updating the story around vehicle mix, pricing and capital allocation.
Coca-Cola (KO) posts Q4 results on Tuesday, offering fresh detail on global beverage volumes, pricing and brand momentum.
ON Semiconductor (ON) releases Q4 earnings on Monday after the close, spotlighting chip demand tied to autos and industrials.
Cisco Systems (CSCO) reports Q2 on Wednesday, putting enterprise networking and spending intentions back in the spotlight.