Stock futures are pointing to a slightly lower open for major indexes on Wednesday as investors respond to a slew of earnings reports from retailers and brace for a big speech later in the week by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended the day 0.1% lower, or around 62 points. The 30-stock index closed below its 21-day exponential moving average. Please watch the video at In

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is outpacing the other indexes on Tuesday, potentially on its way to a new record. The Dow was trading at 45,176.19, up about 0.6% on Tuesday. Part of this bump was due to the jump in shares from Home Depot.

US stocks were mixed on Friday as Wall Street tempered its rate-cut hopes amid economic data this week that showed higher-than-expected wholesale inflation and a rise in July retail sales. A meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin was also in focus as traders looked for clues on how the outcome could steer markets.

Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average and other major stock indexes traded sharply mixed Friday as Wall Street reacted to the U.S. retail sales report. Meanwhile, UnitedHealth GroupUNH soared on the stock market today after famed investor Warren Buffett disclosed a new position.

Stock futures are slightly higher Friday morning, putting major indexes on track for new records, as investors await the release of several economic reports.