Stock futures jumped on Thursday as investors rotated back into their favorite technology stocks now that the Federal Reserve has lowered rates and signaled more cuts are on the way. S&P 500 futures traded higher by nearly 0.9%, while Nasdaq-100 futures gained 1.1%. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 326 points, or 0.7%.
Stock futures were little changed Wednesday as traders prepared for a much-anticipated monetary policy decision and an even more important policy outlook from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday. S&P 500 futures were flat, while Nasdaq-100 futures fell marginally. Futures contracts tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average were up 14 points, or 0.03%.
S&P 500 futures rose Tuesday after a record-setting session for the benchmark index, while traders awaited the beginning of the latest Federal Reserve meeting. Futures tied to the S&P 500 traded 0.2% higher, while Nasdaq-100 futures advanced 0.3%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipped 8 points, hovering below the flatline.
Stock futures edged higher Monday after President Donald Trump said that U.S.-China trade negotiations were going well. Investors also braced for a key Federal Reserve meeting this week. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 78 points, or 0.2%. S&P 500 futures added 0.2% and Nasdaq-100 futures gained about 0.1%.
S&P 500 futures fell slightly on Friday after the market surged to fresh records as investors took signs of weakening jobs and tame inflation to mean the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates next week. Futures linked to the broad market index lost 0.1%, while Nasdaq-100 futures rose 0.1%. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 107 points, or 0.2%.
Stocks rose on Thursday as traders anticipated that the latest reading of a key consumer inflation gauge won’t stand in the way of the Federal Reserve lowering its benchmark interest rate next week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 504 points, or 1.1%, while the S&P 500 climbed 0.6%. The Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.4%. All three major averages scored new intraday all-time highs in the trading day.
S&P 500 futures rose Wednesday, boosted by a positive forecast from Oracle, as traders looked ahead to the release of new inflation data. Futures tied to the broad benchmark added 0.4%, as did Nasdaq 100 futures. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 65 points, or 0.1%.
U.S. stock futures rose slightly Tuesday after the Nasdaq Composite hit a new record. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were up 43 points, or 0.1%. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq-100 futures also each climbed 0.1%.
Stock futures ticked higher on Monday as investors gear up for a data-heavy week that includes two closely watched readings on inflation. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 81 points, or 0.2%. S&P 500 futures gained 0.2%, while Nasdaq-100 futures advanced 0.4%.
The S&P 500 closed at a fresh record high after an afternoon boost pushed stocks solidly into the green as traders shook off weak private employment data earlier in the day. A big jobs report now looms over the market, with traders wanting a figure Friday that bolsters rate cut chances without causing a scare about a recession.
S&P 500 futures were little changed on Thursday as weak private payrolls data raised the stakes for Friday's official jobs report. A big drop Salesforce weighed on Dow futures sentiment. Futures tied to the broad market index and Nasdaq-100 futures were up 0.1% and 0.2%, respectively. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell 35 points, or about 0.1%, bogged down by a 5% fall in Salesforce shares on the heels of the software company posting a disappointing revenue outlook.
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.
Stock futures climb as investors jump back into tech stocks following rate cut