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U.S. stock futures traded mostly flat Tuesday as investors awaited key developments from chipmaker Micron (NASDAQ:MU) and speeches by Federal Reserve officials. Optimism surrounds Micron’s report, fueled by strong demand expectations for its processors used in AI infrastructure. Meanwhile, early readings on U.S. business activity for September may offer clues on corporate momentum heading into…

Futures tied to the major U.S. indexes pointed lower on Monday, signaling a potential retreat on Wall Street after two straight sessions of gains that lifted benchmarks to all-time highs. Analysts said profit-taking was likely playing a role, with traders choosing to cash in after Friday’s strong close that followed the Federal Reserve’s decision to…

U.S. stock futures inched lower Monday as traders prepared for a week dominated by tech earnings reports and key economic indicators. Micron is among the spotlight companies, with investors watching closely for signs of momentum in the artificial intelligence sector. Meanwhile, Indian IT stocks fell following the announcement of a new U.S. H-1B visa fee,…

U.S. stock futures suggest a modestly higher open on Friday, as investors look to continue the momentum from Thursday’s strong session. Despite September typically being one of the weaker months for equities, major indexes have trended upward over the past few weeks. Optimism surrounding lower interest rates has bolstered the markets, following the Federal Reserve’s…

U.S. stock futures dipped modestly Friday after Wall Street’s major indices posted fresh record closes in the previous session. Investors are now anticipating a phone call between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, with a potential deal regarding TikTok’s U.S. operations likely to be on the agenda. Meanwhile, FedEx posted quarterly results that…

U.S. equity futures pointed to a positive start on Thursday, with technology stocks expected to drive early gains after a turbulent session the previous day ended with mixed results. Nasdaq 100 futures were up 1.1%, signaling that tech names could lead the rally. The strength comes largely from Intel (NASDAQ:INTC), whose stock soared more than…

U.S. stock futures edged higher Thursday after the Federal Reserve implemented its first interest rate cut since December, a move that had been widely anticipated. Chair Jerome Powell emphasized the importance of cautious risk management, pointing to a softening labor market as a key concern. Market observers expect additional rate reductions later this year, although…