Daily Comment

The S&P 500 rose Thursday thanks to Nvidia, though investors were on edge after President Donald Trump said Canada and Mexico tariffs would go on as planned and an additional tariff would be placed on China. The broad market index traded 0.5% higher, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.7%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded 68 points higher, or 0.2%.

Stock futures rose Wednesday following a fourth-straight day of losses for the S&P 500. Investors are also awaiting earnings from market bellwether Nvidia. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 111 points, or 0.4%. Nasdaq-100 futures added 0.8%, while S&P 500 futures climbed 0.5%.

Stock futures were little changed Tuesday after the S&P 500 posted a three-day losing streak, with traders weighing concerns around global trade. Futures tied to the S&P 500 inched up less than 0.1%, while the Nasdaq-100 futures flickered near the flatline. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.2%.

U.S. stock futures were little changed early Friday after the major averages slid following a lackluster earnings forecast from retail giant Walmart. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 41 points, or 0.1%. S&P 500 futures was flat, while Nasdaq-100 futures traded 0.1% higher.

Stock futures moved lower Thursday, a day after the S&P 500 hit a fresh all-time high, while retail giant Walmart slid after issuing a disappointing outlook. Futures linked to the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 110 points, or 0.3%. S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 futures shed 0.2% each.

Stock futures were little changed early Wednesday after a record-setting session for Wall Street. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 123 points, or 0.2%. S&P futures pulled back 0.06%, while Nasdaq-100 futures added about 0.02%.

U.S. stock futures rose early Tuesday to start out a shortened trading week, as investors kept an eye on Washington for developments on the global trade front. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advanced 80 points, or 0.1%. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq-100 futures climbed 0.3% and 0.4%, respectively.

Stocks futures slightly lower on Friday as investors weighed the latest on global trade after President Donald Trump held off on imposing new reciprocal tariffs. Futures linked to the S&P 500 slipped 0.1%, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures lost 98 points, or 0.2%. Nasdaq 100 futures edged down 0.1%.

Stock futures edged higher Thursday as traders digested slightly hotter-than-expected inflation data, while global trade fears continue to linger. Futures tied to the S&P 500 added 0.1%, while Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.3%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures gained 82 points, or 0.2%

Stock futures fell slightly on Wednesday as investors awaited January’s consumer inflation report. Futures tied to the S&P 500 edged down 0.1%, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures lost 78 points, or 0.2%. Nasdaq 100 futures were 0.1% lower.

U.S. stock futures traded lower Tuesday as investors looked ahead to testimony from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, while they fret over a possible escalation in global trade tensions. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipped 80 points, or 0.2%. Futures tied to the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.3% and 0.4%, respectively.

Stock futures rose early Monday, as investors braced for a data-packed week ahead and eyed news that President Donald Trump may announce a new round of tariffs. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 191 points, or 0.4%. S&P 500 futures ticked up 0.4%, while Nasdaq-100 futures advanced nearly 0.7%.