Key Points to Watch Out For: Nvidia (NVDA): Results due after the close The AI chip leader, currently the world’s most valuable company, is set to report earnings after market close. Shares posted modest gains in premarket trading, while other semiconductor stocks such as AMD and Intel also advanced. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL): […]
U.S. stock futures rise slightly prior to the release of Nvidia’s results
U.S. stock index futures posted slight gains on Wednesday as investors awaited quarterly results from AI bellwether Nvidia. At 06:00 ET (10:00 GMT), Dow Jones Futures rose 27 points, or 0.1%, S&P 500 Futures gained 5 points, or 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures added 6 points, or 0.1%. Major indices closed higher on Tuesday, supported […]
Dollar recovers against worries over Fed independence; euro drops
The U.S. dollar strengthened on Wednesday, though gains were capped by renewed worries over Federal Reserve independence following President Donald Trump’s bid to oust Governor Lisa Cook. At 05:25 ET (09:25 GMT), the Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against six major currencies, traded 0.4% higher at 98.487, rebounding from early-week losses. Fed independence questioned […]
Market today: Cook’s removal rattles investor sentiment
Wall Street recovered on Tuesday after a sharp overnight drop sparked by former President Donald Trump’s announcement of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook’s dismissal. Posted on social media late Monday, the move reignited concerns over the Fed’s independence from the executive branch and sent a jolt through global markets. At the open, U.S. stocks hovered […]
Today’s stocks to watch: Interactive Brokers and Okta
Key Points to Watch Out For: Interactive Brokers (IBKR): S&P 500 inclusion The online brokerage saw its stock rise about 4% in premarket trading after confirmation of its addition to the S&P 500. Meanwhile, Robinhood was excluded from the index and slipped back. The announcement came before the market opened. Société Générale (GLE): French political […]
U.S stock futures fall; Cook’s dismissal raises doubts over Fed independence
U.S. stock index futures slipped on Tuesday following President Donald Trump’s abrupt dismissal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, fueling concerns over the central bank’s independence. At 05:55 ET (09:55 GMT), Dow Jones Futures declined 70 points, or 0.2%, S&P 500 Futures lost 6 points, or 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures eased 19 points, or […]
Dollar recovers following initial losses; euro weighed down as uncertainty in France
The U.S. dollar traded mostly steady on Tuesday in a volatile session, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced the dismissal of Fed Governor Lisa Cook, marking his latest challenge to the Federal Reserve’s independence. At 04:35 ET (08:35 GMT), the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, stood flat at 98.320, recovering […]
Today’s Stocks to Watch: Intel, Disney, and PDD
Key Points to Watch Out For: Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) and JDE Peet’s (JDEP): $18B Acquisition Keurig Dr Pepper announced an $18 billion deal to acquire the owner of Peet’s Coffee, ahead of the planned spin-off of its coffee brands. JDE Peet’s shares surged 17% on the news, while Keurig Dr Pepper slipped 2% in […]
U.S. Stock Futures Dip After Wall Street Rally on Powell’s Dovish Comments; Nvidia Results Pending
U.S. stock index futures edged lower in premarket trading Monday, following sharp gains on Wall Street after dovish remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled the prospect of near-term interest rate cuts. Investor attention this week is firmly on earnings from artificial intelligence leader NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA), widely seen as a key indicator for […]
Today’s stocks to watch: Lowe’s and Toll Brothers
Key Points to Watch Out For: Lowe’s (LOW), TJX (TJX), Target (TGT) and Analog Devices (ADI): Reports before the open Lowe’s is set to release results before the bell. TJX, the parent of T.J. Maxx, will also report ahead of the open. Target is due to publish its earnings before the open, as is Analog […]









