Dow Jones Futures: Market Correction Extends Losses; Four Stocks In Beat-Up

Dow Jones futures tilted higher, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures. The stock market extended losses Wednesday even as the 10-year Treasury yield retreated modestly.

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Alcoa (AA) and United Airlines (UAL) reported earnings after Wednesday’s close. American Airlines (AAL), Union Pacific (UNP) and Baker Hughes (BKR) are on tap early Thursday.

The software sector has been among the hardest hit over the past several weeks. Microsoft stock and Palo Alto Networks (PANW) gained ground on Wednesday, while Fortinet (FTNT) and New Relic (NEWR) reversed lower, but outperformed the general market. All are below their 50-day lines, especially Microsoft (MSFT). But these are a handful of software stocks that you may want to keep your eye on for the next stock market rally.

Meanwhile, tech titan Apple (AAPL) continues to look better than just about any big tech stock. But Apple stock fell 2.1% on Wednesday to 166.23, finally closing below its 50-day line.

Microsoft stock is on IBD Leaderboard. FTNT stock and Microsoft are IBD Long-Term Leaders.

Key Earnings

Alcoa earnings easily beat views while sales narrowly topped. AA stock rose modestly in extended trade. Shares dipped 0.7% on Wednesday, but are holding their 21-day line, near highs.

United Airlines reported a smaller-than-expected Q4 loss as revenue topped, but guidance on costs and capacity disappointed investors. UAL stock fell modestly in overnight action after closing down 2.65%, below its 50-day line.

American Airlines stock slumped 3% Wednesday after dropping below its 50-day line on Tuesday.

Union Pacific stock rose a fraction on Wednesday, but is still below its 50-day line after Tuesday’s 3.3% tumble.

Baker Hughes stock retreated 1.9% to 26.29, just below a 27.76 buy point.

Dow Jones Futures Today

Dow Jones futures rose 0.1% vs. fair value. S&P 500 futures advanced 0.15% and Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.2%.

The 10-year Treasury yield rose 3 basis points to 1.86% overnight. Crude oil prices edged lower.

China’s central bank cut some key lending rates, continuing to try to bolster a flagging economy.

Remember that overnight action in Dow futures and elsewhere doesn’t necessarily translate into actual trading in the next regular stock market session.

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Stock Market Correction Wednesday

The stock market opened higher Wednesday but reversed lower and closed near session lows.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost nearly 1% in Wednesday’s stock market trading. The S&P 500 index retreated 1%. The Nasdaq composite, up more than 1% soon after the open, fell 1.15%. The small-cap Russell 2000 slumped 1.6%.

The 10-year Treasury yield fell about 4 basis points to 1.83%, retreating from two-year highs. U.S. crude oil prices climbed 1.8% to $86.96 a barrel, continuing to set multiyear highs. Soaring energy prices raise the prospect of higher inflation, or at least staying high for longer.

Among the best ETFs, the Innovator IBD 50 ETF (FFTY) tumbled 3.2%, while the Innovator IBD Breakout Opportunities ETF (BOUT) retreated 1.8%. The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) eked out a 0.1%…