Stock futures are pointing to a slightly lower open for major U.S. indexes on Wednesday as investors await key economic data and earnings releases in the coming days.

U.S. stocks are rising Friday after a surprisingly strong report on the U.S. job market raised optimism about the economy. The S&P 500 was 0.6% higher in late trading and nearing its all-time high set on Monday.

U.S. stocks rallied Friday after a surprisingly strong report on the U.S. job market raised optimism about the economy. The Standard & Poor's 500 climbed 0.9% and got close to its all-time high set on Monday.