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In a quiet evening for futures trading, the S&P 500 futures showed minimal movement after the broad index successfully broke a three-day negative run. Futures for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 both edged up by less than 0.1%, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures inched higher by just 11 points.

L3Harris Technologies emerged as a standout performer in after-hours trading, climbing over 4% on the back of a strong third-quarter earnings report that surpassed Wall Street's projections. Conversely, Dexcom shares dipped more than 2%, despite the company posting results that beat expectations on both revenue and profit.

Thursday's trading session was marked by mixed results across Wall Street. The Nasdaq Composite rebounded alongside the S&P 500, buoyed primarily by Tesla's robust post-earnings surge. Tesla’s shares enjoyed their best day in over a decade, driven by the announcement of higher-than-expected profits and CEO Elon Musk’s optimistic outlook on vehicle growth for the coming year. Declining Treasury yields also contributed to the upward momentum for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, according to Megan Horneman, chief investment officer at Verdence. The 10-year Treasury yield notably dropped from its recent three-month high after surpassing the 4.25% threshold earlier in the week. "This has everything to do with the decline we saw on interest rates today," Horneman said. "Those two indices don't like higher yields."

However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average did not share in the positive movement, falling just over 140 points due to downturns in IBM and Boeing stocks. As the week draws to a close, all three major indexes are on track to end their six-week winning streaks. The Dow has seen the most significant decline, dropping more than 2% as of Thursday's close. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq have lost 0.9% and 0.4%, respectively.

Investors are keenly anticipating Friday's earnings announcements from Colgate-Palmolive, AutoNation, and Newell Brands, as well as economic data releases on durable goods and consumer sentiment. The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index, set to be released Friday morning, is expected to provide further insights into economic conditions.

In extended trading, several stocks experienced significant movements. Capri Holdings dropped a staggering 48%, while Tapestry Inc. saw a 12% rise after a judge halted the $8.5 billion merger between the two luxury goods companies. Shoe manufacturer Skechers jumped 5.1% following better-than-expected third-quarter earnings. L3Harris Technologies also added 4% after reporting strong quarterly results.

As of Thursday evening, futures for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 remained relatively flat, indicating a cautious approach by investors heading into Friday’s trading session.