US stock futures are trending higher ahead of the weekend, signaling a potential rebound after a tough day on Wall Street. Investors are awaiting the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment survey, a key alternative data source amid the ongoing United States government shutdown. Applied Digital shares surged after reporting an 84% revenue increase driven by booming demand for data center services supporting artificial intelligence growth. Levi Strauss raised its full-year revenue and profit outlook following strong quarterly results, though shares fell as analysts noted expectations had already been high. Gold prices slipped below $4,000 an ounce following a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, reducing the metal's safe haven appeal. The United States dollar strengthened this week amid doubts about interest rate trends, adding pressure on precious metals like gold. Market watchers rely on earnings reports like those from PepsiCo and Delta Airlines to gauge the economic outlook.