Category: Market Summary

U.S. stock futures are signaling a positive start on Monday, suggesting that equities could extend their gains after a mostly upbeat but volatile session to close last week. The growing optimism around potential trade agreements is fueling the upward trend, as investors anticipate the upcoming deadline for reciprocal U.S. tariffs scheduled for early next month.…

U.S. stock futures rose Monday, boosted by Canada’s unexpected decision to cancel a controversial digital services tax. Meanwhile, the Republican-led U.S. Senate began debating a sweeping tax and spending bill supported by former President Donald Trump. In Asia, China’s manufacturing sector showed a softer-than-expected contraction, easing worries about global economic growth. Markets Poised for a…

The U.S. stock market surged to new record highs on Friday, capping a remarkable rebound after teetering near bear market territory just over two months ago. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% to close at a record 6,173.07, its first all-time high since February 19. The Nasdaq Composite also gained 0.5%, marking its first record close…

After moving sharply higher early in the session, stocks saw considerable volatility over the course of the trading day on Friday. The major averages showed wild swings as the day progressed, although the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq still managed to end the day at new record closing highs. The major averages moved to the…

After ending the previous session little changed, stocks showed a strong move to the upside over the course of the trading day on Thursday. With the upward move, the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 ended the day just shy of their record closing highs. The major averages all posted strong gains on the day. The…

Stocks initially extended the rally seen to start the week early in the session on Wednesday before giving back ground over the course of the trading day. The major averages pulled back off their early highs, eventually ending the day narrowly mixed. While the tech-heavy Nasdaq rose 61.02 points or 0.3 percent to a new…

U.S. equity futures hovered near the flatline early Wednesday as traders appeared content to pause following a two-day surge that propelled the major indexes to their highest levels in four months. The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 futures all showed minimal movement before the bell, suggesting a day of cautious consolidation rather than…

Stocks moved sharply higher during trading on Tuesday, extending the strong upward move seen over the course of the previous session. With the continued advanced, the major averages reached their best closing levels in four months. The major averages pulled back off their best levels going into the close but remained firmly positive. The Nasdaq…

U.S. stock futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite were pointing to a higher open on Tuesday, suggesting Wall Street may build on the momentum seen in the previous trading session. Investor optimism appears to be fueled by geopolitical developments, following former President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire…

U.S. stock futures pointed to a higher open on Tuesday as investors reacted positively to President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. While the move lifted sentiment and reduced concerns over a broader conflict in the Middle East, questions remain about the durability of the truce. Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome…