Commodities whip, AI capex pressure, earnings spotlight

US futures are mixed ahead of the open, with commodities driving volatility. Silver rebounded after a 30% rout on Friday, oil slid over 4% on signals of geopolitical deescalation, and investors are bracing for earnings and AI capital expenditures headlines.

Disney (DIS) beat estimates, powered by parks and cruises, but shares fell as succession plans dominate focus. Oracle (ORCL) plans to allocate up to $50 billion in funding to AI infrastructure, raising dilution concerns but signaling sustained demand from hyperscalers. In tech, Palantir (PLTR) reports after the close as investors debate valuation versus defense-led growth.

Trending tickers: Devon Energy (DVN) on an all-stock deal for Core Energy, Oracle (ORCL) on AI funding plans, crypto-linked names under pressure as bitcoin tests key support.

Takeaways:

• Commodity volatility is spilling into broader risk sentiment

• Earnings beats are not enough without clear leadership roadmaps

• AI spending remains robust, but financing costs matter

• Defense exposure is reshaping select tech narratives

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