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Stock futures are little changed as traders await Big Tech earnings, progress on trade deals

Stock futures were little changed Monday ahead of a packed week for earnings and economic data. Wall Street is also awaiting any progress on trade deal negotiations. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures each hovered around the flatline. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average were also flat.

Stock futures slide after 3-day winning streak

Stock futures were lower on Friday following a three-day winning streak on Wall Street as investors weigh earnings from a major tech company and lingering trade fears. Futures linked to the S&P 500 were 0.2% lower, while Nasdaq-100 futures slipped 0.3. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 171 points, or 0.4%.

Stock futures slip after major averages post back-to-back gains

Stock futures slipped Thursday after the major averages posted a second straight winning day. Futures linked to the S&P 500 were down 0.1%, along with Nasdaq-100 futures. 

Dow futures rally 700 points after Trump softens stance on Powell, China tariffs

Stock futures climbed on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said he doesn’t plan to remove Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell from his post as central bank leader. They also got a boost as Trump also signaled tariffs on Chinese imports may go down. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 757 points, or 1.9%. Futures tied to the S&P 500 popped 2.5%, while Nasdaq-100 futures added 3%.

Stock futures rise as Street looks to recover from Monday’s sell-off

Stock futures rose Tuesday as traders looked to recover following a rough day on Wall Street, as President Donald Trump’s latest criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hurt sentiment. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 336 points, or 0.9%. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures each gained about 0.9%.

Dow futures tumble 300 points to start week as investors await any progress on Trump trade deals

Stock futures fell again on Monday following yet another negative trading week for Wall Street, as investors receive little signs of progress on global trade talks. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 356 points, or 0.9%. S&P 500 futures pulled back 1.2%, while Nasdaq-100 futures dropped 1.5%.

S&P 500 futures rise as investors try to claw back losses; UnitedHealth drags Dow futures down 500 points

S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 futures rose on Thursday, the last trading day of the week, as traders tried to recover some of the steep losses suffered in the previous session. Futures contracts tied to the broad market index were up 0.4%, while those linked to the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 advanced 0.7%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures tumbled 510 points, or 1.3%, driven by a 19% decline in UnitedHealth following an earnings miss.

U.S. stock futures tick lower after S&P 500 posts back-to-back gains

U.S. stock futures edged down on Tuesday after the S&P 500 posted back-to-back winning sessions. Investors also analyzed the latest batch of first-quarter earnings reports. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipped 143 points, or 0.3%. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq-100 futures shed 0.2%.

Dow futures jump 400 points as U.S. tariff exemptions boost tech stocks

Stock futures rose Monday as a surprise U.S. tariff exemption from President Donald Trump gave tech names a lift to start the week. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 418 points, or 1%. S&P 500 futures gained 1.5%, while Nasdaq-100 futures moved 1.7% higher.

Stock futures are flat as traders digest latest tariff-related developments

Stock futures were little changed Friday as traders weighed the latest developments on the tariff front and tried to end a week of wild market swings on a high note. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average traded near the flatline. S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 futures added around 0.1% each.

Dow futures drop 600 points with stocks set to give back some of historic turnaround

Stock futures fell on Thursday after a massive rally on Wall Street spurred by President Donald Trump announcing a 90-day reprieve on some of his “reciprocal” tariffs. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures lost 656 points, or 1.6%. Futures tied to the S&P 500 fell 2.2%, while Nasdaq-100 futures traded down 2.6%.

Dow futures tumble 900 points as China hits back at Trump’s tariffs

U.S. stock futures were down sharply again on Wednesday after China announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods in the latest escalation of global trade tensions. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures dropped 906 points, or 2.4%. S&P 500 futures slid 2.1%, and Nasdaq-100 futures declined 1.7%.
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