U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday, beginning the week on a positive note as investors anticipate the release of vital employment data later this week. Dow Jones futures were up 40 points, about 0.1%, S&P 500 futures were up 30 points, 0.5%, and Nasdaq 100 futures were up 180 points, 0.9%. Last Thursday, the […]
U.S. Stock Futures Up, Light Trading in Shortened Holiday Week
U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday as Wall Street reacted positively to softer inflation data at the beginning of a holiday-shortened week. In Monday’s trading, Dow Jones futures were up 5 points, or 0.1%, S&P 500 futures were up 10 points, or 0.2%, and Nasdaq 100 futures gained about 60 points, or 0.3%. Trading […]
U.S. Stock Markets Rally in Light of Fed Rate Cut
U.S. stock index futures rose on Wednesday, showing signs of recovery from the previous day’s decline on Wall Street, as investors eagerly anticipated the Federal Reserve’s long-awaited rate cut. Markets have almost fully priced in a 25 basis point reduction at the conclusion of the Fed’s meeting on Wednesday. Attention will now shift to signals […]
U.S. Stock Markets Weaken, Oracle Declines Ahead of CPI Data
U.S. stock index futures traded within narrow ranges on Tuesday, stabilizing after a sharp pullback in technology stocks drove Wall Street away from its all-time highs. Investors are turning their attention to upcoming inflation data for further clues on the Federal Reserve’s next moves. Losses in the technology sector weighed on Monday’s trading, with the […]
Today’s Stocks to Watch: EchoStar and MicroStrategy
Key Points To Watch Out For: Peabody Energy (BTU): Strategic Acquisition in the Coal Sector Peabody Energy is making headlines after signing an agreement with Anglo American to acquire its remaining steelmaking coal assets. The deal, valued at up to $3.78 billion, bolsters Peabody’s position in the global coal market. This acquisition is a strategic […]
U.S. Stock Markets Rise, Bessent as Treasury Secretary Eases Tensions
U.S. stock index futures rose Monday as Wall Street appeared relieved by President-elect Donald Trump’s big-name appointment of investor Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary. Dow Jones futures were up 290 points, something like 0.7%, S&P 500 futures were up about 30 points, something around 0.5%, and Nasdaq 100 futures gained about 125 points, 0.6%. These […]
Today’s Stocks to Watch: Alphabet, Super Micro, and Walmart
Key Points To Watch Out For: Nvidia (NVDA) Rises Slightly Before Market Open Nvidia shares experienced a modest rise before the market opened. The artificial intelligence chipmaker is generating significant anticipation ahead of its quarterly earnings report, scheduled for release after the close of trading today. Investors are expecting robust growth in both earnings and […]
U.S. Stock Markets Rise, Nvidia’s Results Look Promising
U.S. stock index futures rose on Wednesday, building on a session of strong positive signals on Wall Street as technology stocks advanced ahead of earnings from market leader Nvidia (NVDA). In early trading, Dow Jones futures climbed 70 points, or approximately 0.2%, while S&P 500 futures gained 5 points, up 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 futures […]
Today’s Stocks to Watch: Alphabet, Super Micro, and Walmart
Key Points To Watch Out For: Alphabet (GOOGL): Faces New Antitrust Action Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is under scrutiny from U.S. antitrust authorities. According to The Wall Street Journal, the Biden administration plans to take more aggressive action against big tech companies before the end of its term. These measures could impact Alphabet’s […]
U.S. Stocks Trade Mixed: Nvidia Earnings, PMI Data, and Fed in the Spotlight
U.S. stock index futures and equities declined on Tuesday, with geopolitical tensions heightened by Russia’s President Vladimir Putin’s hard-line comments on nuclear weapons. Wall Street indexes rose on Monday, recovering some of the losses recorded the previous week, helped by a strong rally by electric vehicle maker Tesla (TSLA). The S&P 500 index was up […]