Dow Jones Futures Rise; Apple, Google, Amazon, Meta, Nvidia In Focus

As the United States observes Presidents’ Day, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures are showing a modest uptick, signaling a cautious start to the trading week following a period of significant volatility for the tech sector. 

While physical markets remain closed, the thinly traded futures hint at underlying investor anxiety, particularly concerning the colossal spending plans unveiled by the industry’s heaviest hitters. The spotlight remains firmly fixed on giants like Apple (AAPL), Google’s parent Alphabet (GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), Meta (META), and Nvidia (NVDA), each navigating a complex landscape shaped by unprecedented AI investments, evolving consumer demands, and geopolitical undercurrents.

Big Tech Commits $650 Billion Capex for AI Compute in 2026

The dominant narrative directing the market so far in 2026 is the “Big Tech Capex Crisis”, which resulted in the Silicon Valley behemoths stunning their investors by earmarking an estimated $650 billion for