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Stock futures rise slightly after Dow closes at a fresh record

U.S. stock futures were higher on Tuesday after the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average posted new record closes. Futures tied to the 30-stock Dow traded 56 points higher, or 0.1%. S&P 500 futures climbed 0.08%, and Nasdaq-100 futures advanced 0.1%.

Dow futures rise slightly to start the week as index looks to add to record

Stock futures rose slightly Monday after excitement over last week’s interest rate cut propelled the Dow Jones Industrial Average to a record closing level. Futures tied to the 30-stock index gained 35 points, or 0.08%. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.17% and 0.28%.

Dow futures jump 500 points in delayed reaction to Fed’s big rate cut

U.S. stock futures climbed higher Thursday as traders digested the Federal Reserve’s Wednesday decision to lower interest rates by a half percentage point. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 508 points, or 1.2%. The Dow closed Wednesday lower in the immediate aftermath of the Fed’s announcement. Futures tied to the S&P 500 climbed 1.6%, while Nasdaq 100 futures added 2.2%.

Stock futures rise slightly as traders debate how big the Fed’s anticipated rate cut will be

Stock futures rose slightly Wednesday as Wall Street anticipated the first Federal Reserve interest rate cut in four years. Gains were muted as uncertainty lingered over how big the easing will be from the central bank. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 26 points, or 0.1%. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq-100 futures advanced around 0.1% each.

S&P 500 futures rise following retail sales increase, benchmark nears record before Fed decision

S&P 500 futures climbed higher Tuesday following better-than-expected retail sales data ahead of the start of the Federal Reserve’s September policy meeting. Futures tied to the broad market index added 0.4%, while Nasdaq-100 futures gained 0.6%. Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 115 points, or 0.3%. The S&P 500 sits just 0.65% from a new record heading into Tuesday’s session.

S&P 500 futures are flat, Nasdaq futures are down as Apple shares decline

S&P 500 futures were little changed Monday morning as investors await the Federal Reserve’s highly anticipated policy meeting, during which central bankers are expected to cut rates for the first time since 2020. Meanwhile, a pullback in tech giant Apple weighed on Nasdaq futures.

Stock futures rise after S&P 500 notches fourth-straight winning session

U.S. stock futures rose Friday as traders sought to shake off a sluggish September. S&P 500 futures climbed about 0.2% and Nasdaq 100 futures added 0.1%. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 45 points, or 0.1%.

Dow futures jump more than 250 points as market rebounds from worst week of the year

U.S. stock futures jumped Monday as Wall Street tried to recover some of the steep losses suffered last week. S&P 500 futures rose 0.6%, while Nasdaq 100 futures climbed nearly 0.7%. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average popped 255 points, or 0.2%.

S&P 500 futures fall as traders gear up for big August jobs report

S&P 500 futures fell on Friday as investors look to Friday’s key jobs report for further clues about the state of the U.S. economy. Futures tied to the broad market index were down 0.6%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures dropped 140 points, or 0.4%. Nasdaq 100 futures slid 1%.

Nasdaq futures fall for a third day as tech selling continues, investors weigh economic data

Nasdaq-100 futures declined Thursday as investors dumped risk assets, and concerns mounted over the outlook for the U.S. economy. Futures tied to the Nasdaq dropped 0.5%, while S&P 500 futures dipped 0.2.%. Futures connected to the Dow Jones Industrial Average hovered near the flatline.

Stock futures fall after worst S&P 500 day since early August rout

U.S. stock futures fell Wednesday after the major averages kick-started September lower, with the S&P 500 clocking its worst day since early August. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq-100 futures dipped 0.5% and 0.3%, respectively. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slid declined 30 points, or about 0.1%

Stock futures slide to kick off September trading

U.S. stock futures declined Tuesday as traders braced for a potentially tough month ahead after a strong but volatile August. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 197 points, or 0.5%. S&P 500 futures lost 0.5%, and Nasdaq-100 futures fell 0.6%.
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