S&P 500 futures rose Wednesday night, buoyed by a strong earnings report from artificial intelligence heavyweight Nvidia. Futures tied to the broad market index rose 0.3%, while Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.5%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipped 15 points.

U.S. stock index futures slipped on Wednesday after a sharp rally in the previous session, when easing tariff tensions boosted sentiment, as investors focused on AI bellwether Nvidia's upcoming earnings and developments on the trade front.

Live Updates Live Coverage Updates appear automatically as they are published. Here's What Wall Street Expects Looking Ahead 8:55 am by After NVIDIA reports earnings, Wall Street will react to whether or not the stock outperformed last quarter.

U.S. stocks were headed for slight losses early on Wednesday after strong gains the previous day over easing trade tensions with the European Union. Earnings from chip maker Nvidia after the market close are set to take the spotlight.

Goldman Sachs analysts said they see alternatives to protect portfolios from volatility as bonds and stocks often sell off in tandem this year.

Strategists warned the move, announced after the market close on Friday, could spark some near-term selling in stocks and Treasurys.

Futures for Canada's main stock index edged lower on Wednesday, pulling back from the previous session's record high, as investors awaited trade-related developments and chip giant Nvidia's quarterly results later in the day.