Stock index futures were higher on Fridays, with Nasdaq futures leading the pack, as Apple and Intel's earnings reports brought cheer, while the inflation gauge came in line with expectations. S&P 500 futures (SPX) +0.

Among the panoply of earnings reports we see this week, chip stock Intel (INTC) is poised to roll out its own report. And, for the most part,

Computer processor maker Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) reported Q4 CY2024 results , but sales fell by 7.4% year on year to $14.26 billion. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $12.2 billion was less impressive,

Intel on Thursday posted December-quarter results that beat analysts' low expectations, while its forecast for current-quarter revenue missed estimates as the chipmaker grapples with tepid demand for its data center chips and as investors wait for a new CEO.