U.S. futures rose on October 30, 2024, following strong earnings from Alphabet, which saw its stock jump by 5%. The positive sentiment in the tech sector was reflected in the performance of other major companies, including Microsoft, Meta, and AMD, as investors awaited key economic data. The market's optimism regarding Alphabet's results contributed to an overall upward trend in Nasdaq futures, while European markets also opened positively. However, the following day, U.S. futures and European bourses experienced a decline as technology stocks slipped, indicating a shift in market sentiment ahead of upcoming earnings reports and economic indicators.