FinanceTechnology Stocks Retreat, US Markets Eye Softer Open
US stock index futures indicate a subdued market opening on Tuesday, largely due to renewed selling pressure in the technology sector. Despite a significant earnings surge from Samsung Electronics, investor concerns about AI investment sustainability and future demand for AI-related hardware have dampened market sentiment. A report on Chinese AI chip development by DeepSeek further contributed to the pressure on semiconductor stocks, contrasting with Monday's broad market rally driven by tech and hardware firms.