U.S. stock index futures were flat to slightly higher on Friday as investors waited for a delayed inflation report to see whether persistent price pressures would affect the Federal Reserve's policy path. .N

** Baidu Inc BIDU.N:BUZZ - Hong Kong shares jump on report AI chip unit plans listing nL1N3XB049

** Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co HPE.N:BUZZ - Falls on weak AI server revenue as customers postpone orders nL4N3XB0K0

** SentinelOne Inc S.N:BUZZ - Slips on downbeat Q4 revenue outlook, CFO departure nL4N3XB0PY

** Cooper Companies Inc COO.O:BUZZ - Soars after initiating strategic review nL4N3XB0QO

** Rubrik Inc RBRK.N:BUZZ - Jumps after surprise quarterly profit, loss forecast trim nL4N3XB0PW

** Q/C Technologies Inc QCLS.O:BUZZ - Jumps as retail traders pile in nL6N3XB0JB

** Barrick Mining Corp B.N:

** Newmont Corp NEM.N:

BUZZ - Exane BNP sees copper, consolidation to drive metals and mining sector in 2026 nL8N3XB0L5

** ChargePoint Holdings Inc CHPT.N:BUZZ - Jumps after Q3 revenue beat estimates nL6N3XB0J7

** ServiceTitan Inc TTAN.O:BUZZ - Gains after Q3 results beat estimates nL4N3XB0TQ

** SoFi Technologies Inc SOFI.O:BUZZ - Drops on pricing $1.5 bln stock offering nL6N3XB0N0

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