Daily Comment

S&P 500 futures rise after Google avoids harsh antitrust penalty

Stock futures were flat to higher higher Wednesday after a federal court decision in an Alphabet antitrust case fueled optimism that the tech giants will be able to weather regulatory threats. S&P 500 futures rose 0.4%, while Nasdaq-100 futures jumped by 0.6%. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average traded along the flatline.

Dow futures tumble 400 points to start September amid new tariff uncertainty, rising bond yields

U.S. stock futures were lower Tuesday, with investors weighing the latest developments on the trade front to kick off a seasonally poor month for equities. Rising yields also worried investors. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell 438 points, or 1%. S&P 500 futures were lower by 1.2%, and Nasdaq-100 futures lost 1.5%.

European markets climb as UK-Norway warship deal lifts defense shares

U.S. markets are closed Monday for the Labor Day public holiday.

S&P 500 futures retreat from record as traders assess new inflation data into long weekend

U.S. equity futures fell on Friday as investors weighed the latest inflation data to grasp the state of the economy. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 102 points, or 0.4%. S&P 500 futures pulled back 0.3%, while Nasdaq 100 futures declined 0.4%.

S&P 500 futures rise as Nvidia shares pare premarket losses

Stock futures were slightly higher on Thursday as traders pored over Nvidia’s earnings results and forecast. Investors largely looked at the numbers as affirming the AI boom. S&P 500 futures ticked up by 0.1%, as did Nasdaq-100 futures. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average were up 79 points, or 0.2%.

Stock futures slip as Trump escalates attack on Fed independence

U.S. stock futures were lower Tuesday, adding to a slide in the major averages to start the week, after President Donald Trump removed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from the board of the central bank. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell 56 points, or 0.1%. S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 futures were also down 0.1% each.

Stock futures slip after Dow’s record close, traders await Nvidia earnings this week

U.S. equity futures fell slightly on Monday after the Dow Jones Industrial Average catapulted to intraday and closing records, and as investors looked ahead to Nvidia earnings. Futures tied to the Dow fell by 99 points, or 0.2%. S&P 500 futures edged 0.2% lower, and Nasdaq 100 futures lost 0.3%.

Stock futures rise slightly ahead of Powell’s Jackson Hole speech

U.S. stock futures rose slightly Friday ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole on Friday. Investors will be seeking clues on the path forward for monetary policy. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures climbed 131 points, or 0.3%. S&P 500 futures added 0.2%, while Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.1%.

Stock futures slip after a 4-day losing streak for S&P 500

Stock futures fell slightly on Thursday following a four-day losing streak for the S&P 500 as tech names dragged the broader market lower and traders weighed earnings from retail giant Walmart. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average were down 118 points, or 0.3%. S&P 500 futures lost about 0.2%, while Nasdaq 100 futures edged 0.1% lower.

S&P 500 futures slip as investors weigh retail earnings, await Fed minutes

S&P 500 futures slipped early Wednesday as investors weighed a mixed batch of retail earnings and looked ahead to the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting minutes release. Futures tied to the benchmark shed 0.1%, along with Nasdaq-100 futures. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell 51 points, or 0.1%.

Stock futures tick down as retail earnings roll in, traders await Powell speech

Stock futures ticked lower Tuesday as new earnings from major retailers began to roll in, while traders looked ahead to a key speech from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell later in the week. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average were down 2 points, near the flatline. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq-100 futures were down 0.1% each.

Stock futures tick lower following back-to-back winning weeks

Stock futures traded lower Monday as markets cooled off following a winning week on hopes for rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged down 47 points or 0.2%. S&P 500 futures and the Nasdaq 100 futures were down 0.1% each.
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