Category: Market Summary

U.S. equity futures pointed to a firmer open on Thursday as investors digested the fallout from a surprisingly strong January jobs report and shifted their attention toward fresh earnings releases and upcoming inflation data. By 03:01 ET, Dow futures were up 143 points, or 0.3%, S&P 500 futures had gained 0.3%, and Nasdaq 100 futures…

After failing to sustain an initial move to the upside, stocks quickly gave back ground in early trading on Wednesday and showed a lack of direction over the remainder of the session. The major averages spent the day bouncing back and forth across the unchanged line before eventually closing modestly lower. The Dow slipped 66.74…

U.S. stock index futures are indicating a stronger start to Wednesday’s session, suggesting equities could rebound after Tuesday’s subdued trading. The advance in futures follows the release of a widely watched Labor Department report showing U.S. job growth in January far exceeded expectations. According to the report, nonfarm payrolls increased by 130,000 in January, following…

Futures tied to the main U.S. equity benchmarks edged higher ahead of a closely watched employment report that could shape expectations for Federal Reserve rate policy later this year. Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) recorded a sizeable charge related to a delay in U.S. tariff relief, but stronger-than-anticipated guidance supported its shares in extended trading. Meanwhile,…

After moving notably higher over two previous sessions, stocks showed a lack of direction during trading on Tuesday. While the Dow reached a new record intraday high in early trading, the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 spent the day bouncing back and forth across the unchanged line. The major averages eventually ended the day mixed.…

U.S. stock index futures pointed to a modestly weaker start on Tuesday, suggesting equities could give back some ground after two consecutive sessions of solid gains. Futures dipped after data from the Commerce Department showed U.S. retail sales unexpectedly stalled in December, raising concerns about the momentum of consumer spending. According to the report, retail…

Futures tied to the main U.S. equity benchmarks were little changed on Tuesday as investors weighed a recent rebound in technology shares against a packed earnings calendar and key U.S. economic data due later this week. Results are scheduled from a range of blue chips, including CVS Health (NYSE:CVS) and Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO). Elsewhere, Japan’s Nikkei…

Stocks moved mostly higher over the course of the trading day on Monday, extending the strong upward move seen last Friday’s session. While the Dow crept up to a new record closing high, the tech-heavy Nasdaq showed a more notable move to the upside. The major averages all finished the day in positive territory. The…

U.S. stock index futures are signaling a largely flat start to trading on Monday, suggesting markets may struggle to find clear direction after the strong rebound seen at the end of last week. Investors appear to be pausing to digest recent market swings, which included a sharp, technology-led selloff midweek followed by a powerful recovery…

Investors are heading into a pivotal week shaped by closely watched U.S. jobs and inflation figures, a fresh wave of technology earnings after recent volatility, and major political developments in Japan and the United Kingdom. Here are the main issues likely to drive markets over the days ahead. 1. U.S. employment report takes centre stage…