Stock market news live updates: Stock futures open slightly higher after Nasdaq sets record high

Stock market news live updates: Stock futures open slightly higher after Nasdaq sets record high

Stock futures opened slightly higher Tuesday evening, holding onto gains from the regular session. 

Earlier the three major indexes ended higher for a second straight day, and the Nasdaq Composite powered to a record high as technology stocks outperformed. Microsoft (MSFT) shares steadied after jumping to a record level, bringing its market capitalization $2 trillion.