Stock futures (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) are reacting to the latest GDP (gross domestic product) print showing the US economy to have grown by 2.8% in 2024's second quarter.

Ford (F) stock is taking a hit in Thursday's pre-market trading after reporting mixed second quarter results, beating on revenue ($47.8 billion vs. $43.37 billion estimated) but falling short on adjusted earnings ($0.47 per share vs. $0.67 estimated). Fellow automaker Stellantis (STLA) is also falling on its earnings results out this morning.

Shares of American Airlines (AAL) and Southwest Airlines (LUV) slip after reporting pricing headwinds impacting profits and forward guidance.

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This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.