U.S. stocks ended last week at record highs, setting the stage for a packed week of earnings and a key policy decision from the Federal Reserve. Cooler inflation figures boosted confidence that the central bank will stick to its rate-cutting path,

ShopifySHOP and Leaderboard stock Micron Technology MU were top gainers in the Nasdaq 100, while Ford Motor F and Coinbase COIN gained bullishly in the S&P 500. Deckers Outdoor DECK plunged more than 12% on the stock market today after the company lowered its full-year revenue outlook as it reported earnings.

U.S. stock futures rose on Monday following Friday’s positive moves. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher. Investors are eyeing multiple developments this week, which include the earnings report of five firms among the Magnificent 7 constituents.

U.S. stock futures edged higher on Monday, signaling a positive start to the week as traders bet on progress in trade talks between Washington and Beijing and look ahead to a crucial Federal Reserve policy decision.

Inside the blue chip index, Apple AAPL, Nvidia NVDA and UnitedHealth Group UNH traded lower in morning action. Apple shares dropped 0.2%, while Nvidia stock moved down 0.5%. UnitedHealth shares declined 1.6%.

This week's dividend activity included increased payouts from Sunoco (SUN) and Huntington Ingalls (HII) as well as declarations from companies such as General Motors (NYSE:GM) and Nasdaq (NASDAQ:NDAQ).