U.S. stock futures are trading higher Thursday morning as investors focus on several key companies. Lockheed Martin is expected to report quarterly earnings of $5.74 per share on revenue of $19.85 billion before the market opens. Its shares declined slightly by 0.2% to $596.16 in after-hours trading.
Tesla reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results and announced a $2 billion investment in CEO Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI. The company is also preparing to increase production of the Tesla Semi in North America. Apple and other major stocks are also drawing investor attention today.
**Why this matters:**
Lockheed Martin’s earnings report will provide insight into the defense sector’s performance amid ongoing global tensions. Tesla’s financial results and investment in AI signal the company’s expanding focus beyond electric vehicles. These developments could influence market sentiment and trading activity throughout the day.