Stock futures kicked off the week on a quiet note, showing little movement as Wall Street seeks to extend its recent winning streak. The futures contracts tied to the S&P 500 saw a slight dip of less than 0.1%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures ticked down by 17 points, also less than 0.1%. Meanwhile, Nasdaq 100 futures slipped by 0.1%.

This stability in the futures market comes after the three major stock indexes - the Dow, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq Composite - all posted gains for the 13th week out of the past 14. This impressive performance was fueled by a stronger-than-expected jobs report for January and solid earnings reports from tech giants Microsoft and Meta Platforms.

The positive trajectory of the market was maintained despite Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's statement last week that there would likely be no rate cuts in March, contrary to what some traders had anticipated. The market appeared to weather the news well, bolstering confidence in the overall economic outlook.

Looking ahead, investors will keep a close eye on this week's earnings reports, with notable releases including McDonald's on Monday and Ford on Tuesday. These earnings updates will provide further insights into the performance of key sectors and companies, shaping investor sentiment in the coming days.

In addition to earnings reports, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East will also be closely monitored. The United States commenced airstrikes in Iraq and Syria on Friday, with plans for additional strikes against Iran-backed groups, according to US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.

Last week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.43%, marking its fourth consecutive week of gains. Similarly, the S&P 500 also rose by 1.38% for the week, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed by 1.12%. These positive performances further underscore the market's resilience and continued upward momentum, with all three major indexes exhibiting gains in 13 of the past 14 weeks.

As the new week begins, investors will be watching for any signs of further market movement and potential catalysts that could shape the trajectory of stocks in the days ahead.