India, Oct. 20 -- US stock market investors are monitoring Dow Jones futures, rising oil prices, renewed pressure on artificial intelligence (AI) stocks and a busy corporate earnings calendar on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Dow futures edged higher by around 0.2% in early trading, while technology-heavy Nasdaq futures weakened as investors assessed the impact of elevated energy prices and concerns over AI investment costs.

Brent crude climbed above $110 per barrel amid renewed geopolitical and supply concerns linked to tensions in the Middle East. Meanwhile, investors are preparing for earnings reports from major companies, including Netflix, Tesla, Meta Platforms and SpaceX, which could influence market sentiment in the coming sessions. R...