Wall Street futures rose with gains from tech giants like Meta and Tesla after the Federal Reserve paused its rate-cutting cycle. Meta and Tesla's positive reports contrasted with Microsoft's disappointing cloud forecast.

Investors react to the Federal Reserve's policy decision and Chairman Jerome Powell's press conference, as well as results from Meta, Microsoft and Tesla.

Meta and Tesla rise as Microsoft slumps, keeping US indices mixed. Investors await Apple and Amazon earnings while GDP and Fed policy weigh on sentiment.

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold its benchmark interest rate steady Wednesday, taking a pause after cutting short-term rates [by a full percentage point](

Meta Platforms (META) stock is 1.9% higher premarket after strong Q4 earnings and a lawsuit settlement with Donald Trump

U.S. stocks rise as Meta leads gains, while investors digest mixed earnings reports and economic data. (AP/Seth Wenig) Meta Platforms rallies 4.4% after strong profit report and AI investment commitment,

Most U.S. stocks are ticking higher following a rush of profit reports from some of the country’s most influential companies.

Tesla, IBM and Meta Platforms helped lead most U.S. stocks higher after a rush of profit reports from some of the country's most influential companies

Trump's plan for widespread buyouts raises plenty of questions.

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