Stock futures have inched up following the market's worst day in over a month, erasing weeks of gains and pulling back from record highs.

Stock index futures were largely steady on Friday, a day after Wall Street witnessed a sell-off as the post-shutdown optimism faded and concerns regarding the economy returned. S&P 500 futures (SPX) -0.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a fresh record high Tuesday as investors piled into stocks beyond the hot AI plays

U.S. stock futures declined on Friday after Thursday’s sharp sell-off. Futures of major benchmark indices were lower.

The blue-chip stock index has outpaced the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq over the past two full trading sessions as investors start to look beyond AI.

The healthcare sector is playing a key role in Wednesday's moves in the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500. UnitedHealth Group Inc.'s stock was up 3.7%, making it the Dow's biggest gainer Wednesday afternoon.

Disney (DIS) stock also fell over 7.5% after the company reported disappointing earnings before the market open.