NewsWare's Trade Talk: Friday, February 21

S&P Futures are flat to high on limited volatility this morning. Chinese retailers are displaying strong gains on BABA eps results and AI strategy. SFM, DBX & PODD are all lower after earnings releases overnight. Next week earnings reports are due out from DPZ, HD, INTU, LOW, TJX, SNOW, CRM & NVDA. The Senate passed a budget blueprint overnight, the bill still faces a roadblock in Congress. Troubled Japanese car manufacturer Nissan is looking for a new partner, TSLA is being floated as a possibility. Flash PMI data is due out after the opening bell today. In the EU, Germany is schedule to hold elections on Sunday.