U.S. stock futures edged up as investors awaited the postponed employment report.

U.S. equity futures moved slightly higher Tuesday night following a modest decline in the regular trading session, as investors assessed softer retail sales figures and looked ahead to a series of postponed U.S. economic reports due later in the week.

By 20:11 ET (01:11 GMT), S&P 500 futures rose 0.2% to 6,978.25, Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 0.3% to 25,291.75, and Dow Jones futures added 0.2% to 50,385.0.

Wall Street declined ahead of the upcoming jobs report, while the Dow posted a fresh record closing high.

During Tuesday’s regular session, the S&P 500 declined 0.3% and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.6%, pressured by losses in technology and other growth-oriented stocks.

In contrast, the Dow Jones Industrial Average managed a slight advance, closing above the 50,000 mark at a new record high for the third consecutive session.

Earlier, investors reacted to U.S. retail sales figures showing flat monthly consumer spending, missing expectations. The softer data fueled worries that elevated borrowing costs may be starting to curb household demand, despite broader signs of economic resilience. This strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve could move toward rate cuts later this year if growth continues to ease.

Attention now shifts to the delayed monthly employment report, set for release Wednesday following the recent government shutdown. The data will offer the first detailed snapshot of labor market conditions in weeks, as policymakers monitor for indications of cooling.

Markets are also awaiting the postponed U.S. consumer price index report on Friday, which could play a pivotal role in shaping near-term market sentiment.

Robinhood and Lyft slide in after-hours trading.

In company-specific developments, Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) fell 7.5% in after-hours trading after posting earnings that came in below expectations, as weaker-than-anticipated revenue and user figures pressured the stock.

Shares of Lyft (NASDAQ: LYFT) plunged more than 17% in extended trading after the ride-hailing firm reported results that missed forecasts, further weighing on consumer-focused tech stocks.

Meanwhile, Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) delivered quarterly earnings that fell short of Wall Street estimates, citing costs related to its electric vehicle operations and ongoing supply chain challenges. Despite the miss, the automaker projected improved earnings in 2026. Ford shares rose 0.5% in after-hours trading.

Sources: Ayushman Ojha