US equity index futures posted mixed gains in early Friday trading as investors balanced profit-taking in artificial intelligence names against anticipation of major corporate events later in the week.

The session followed a strong close on Thursday, with traders rotating out of extended semiconductor positions ahead of significant market catalysts.

SK Hynix is set to begin trading on a US stock exchange on Monday, aiming to raise approximately $28 billion through the offering.

SK Hynix is set to begin trading on a US stock exchange on Monday, aiming to raise approximately $28 billion through the offering.

The move marks a significant expansion for the memory chipmaker, which seeks to deepen its presence in the American market amid surging demand for high-bandwidth memory used in AI infrastructure.

The listing is expected to provide a new benchmark for Asian semiconductor valuations in US markets.

Delta Air Lines is also in focus, scheduled to report earnings this week.