Category: Market Summary
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures Point to Higher Open Amid Ongoing Shutdown
U.S. equity futures were modestly higher early Friday, suggesting the market could build on its record-setting run even as the government shutdown drags on with no clear resolution in sight. Markets Defy Political Gridlock The rally in stocks has persisted despite warnings from policymakers that the standoff in Washington could weigh on the broader economy.…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street, U.S. Futures Tick Up Ahead of Services Data, Applied Materials Slides
U.S. stock futures were slightly higher Friday as traders appeared unfazed by the ongoing government shutdown, which has delayed the release of several critical economic reports. Investors are now focusing on private-sector indicators to gauge the health of the services sector, while corporate developments also impacted after-hours trading. Shares of Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) fell after…
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U.S. Stocks Close Higher For Fifth Consecutive Session
Stocks fluctuated over the course of the trading session on Thursday before once again ending the day mostly higher. With the upward move, the major averages closed higher for the fifth straight session, reaching new record closing highs. The major averages all finished the day in positive territory. The Nasdaq climbed 88.89 points or 0.4…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Futures, AI Optimism Fuels Continued Gains on Wall Street
U.S. stock futures are signaling a higher open on Thursday, with investors poised to extend the upward momentum seen over recent sessions. The positive sentiment surrounding artificial intelligence is lending support to technology stocks, as reflected by a 0.6% advance in Nasdaq 100 futures. AI-focused leaders like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) are climbing 1.4% in pre-market trading,…
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Dow, S&P 500 Reach Record Closing Highs Despite Government Shutdown
Stocks came under pressure early in the session on Wednesday but staged a significant turnaround over the course of the trading day. The major averages climbed well off their lows of the session and into positive territory. The major averages gave back some ground going into the end the day still finished higher. The Nasdaq…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Futures, Wall Street Eyes Lower Open as U.S. Shutdown Sparks Uncertainty
U.S. stock index futures were pointing to a weaker start on Wednesday, with markets bracing for a potential pullback following a string of recent gains. The shift in sentiment came after the federal government entered a shutdown early this morning, as lawmakers once again failed to agree on a short-term funding measure. The standoff stems…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures, Markets React to U.S. Shutdown, Nike Earnings, and Record Gold
U.S. stock futures tumbled Wednesday as the federal government shut down, pushing investors toward gold as a safe haven amid worries over potential economic fallout. Nike provided a rare bright spot, with first-quarter results suggesting that its turnaround plan is gaining traction. U.S. Government Shutdown Takes Effect The U.S. government ceased most operations Wednesday after…
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U.S. Stocks Close Mostly Higher On Late-Day Strength
After moving mostly higher over the two previous sessions, stocks fluctuated over the course of the trading day on Tuesday. The major averages bounced back and forth across the unchanged line for much of the session before a late-day advance. The upward move seen going into the end of the day helped the major averages…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures, U.S. Stocks Could Slip as Government Shutdown Concerns Loom
U.S. stock futures are signaling a modestly lower open on Tuesday, suggesting that equities could pull back after two sessions of mostly gains. Investors may seek to take profits following recent market strength as attention turns to the looming risk of a government shutdown. Lawmakers face a deadline of 12:01 a.m. ET on Wednesday to…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures, U.S. Futures Slide as Shutdown Deadline Looms; Gold Surges
U.S. equity futures moved lower on Tuesday as investors focused on a tense standoff in Washington over federal funding, with a potential government shutdown just hours away. A meeting between Republican and Democratic leaders and President Donald Trump on Monday ended without resolution, amplifying uncertainty. The risk of a shutdown has helped push gold prices…