Dow and S&P 500 futures rise slightly, Meta Platforms shares crater

Futures tied to the Nasdaq 100 traded 0.13% higher, while S&P 500 futures gained 0.21% in overnight trading Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished marginally higher, gaining 2.37 points to 31,839.11 and capping off its fourth consecutive positive session since September. Big Tech earnings continue Thursday with results from Amazon and Apple due out after the bell. The technology behemoths have been closely watched for signs of a bottom as rising rates steer investors away from the growth area. For the fourth quarter, the company said it expects revenue to come in between $30 billion to $32.5 billion, compared to consensus estimates of $32.2 billion. Meta Platforms faces a tough advertising environment. . . .