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U.S. stock futures showed little movement on Thursday after global equity markets reached fresh record highs for a second straight day. Investors remain focused on the possibility of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Meanwhile, Cisco Systems delivered stronger-than-expected guidance for the current quarter, driven by growing corporate investment in artificial intelligence. Key economic data releases in…

After initially extending the rally seen during Tuesday’s session, stocks gave back ground over the course of the trading day on Wednesday but managed to close mostly higher. Despite pulling back well off their highs of the session, the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 still reached new record closing highs. The Nasdaq inched up 31.24…

Futures tied to the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq were modestly higher early Wednesday, hinting that the momentum from Tuesday’s rally could carry into another session. Investors remain focused on the Federal Reserve’s next move after fresh consumer price inflation figures reinforced expectations for a September interest rate cut. The latest data came in…

U.S. stock futures rose Wednesday, signaling a likely continuation of Wall Street’s gains after soft inflation data pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to all-time closing highs. Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) is scheduled to report earnings, with analysts watching closely for its fiscal 2026 outlook. Meanwhile, Perplexity AI has made a $34.5 billion bid to…

After ending Monday’s choppy trading session moderately lower, stocks showed a strong move back to the upside during trading on Tuesday. The major averages more than offset the losses posted in the previous session, with the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 reaching new record closing highs. The major averages ended the session near their best…

U.S. stock futures were mixed Tuesday as investors awaited crucial inflation figures that may shed light on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate direction. In parallel, President Donald Trump nominated a new commissioner for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, following the recent firing of the former head after a disappointing jobs report. Meanwhile, Elon Musk…

Following the strong upward move seen in the previous week, stocks showed a lack of direction over the course of the trading session on Monday. The major averages spent the day bouncing back and forth across the unchanged line. The major averages eventually ended the day in negative territory. While the slid 200.52 points or…

U.S. stock futures indicate a cautious and relatively flat open Monday, following last week’s strong rally. Investors appear hesitant, holding back until several critical economic reports arrive later this week. The spotlight is on Tuesday’s July consumer price index (CPI) report from the Labor Department, which is expected to shape market expectations around Federal Reserve…

Following the mixed performance seen in the previous session, stocks moved mostly higher over the course of the trading on Friday. With the upward move, the tech-heavy Nasdaq reached a new record closing high. The major averages all finished the day firmly in positive territory. The Nasdaq jumped 207.32 points or 1.0 percent to 21,450.02,…

U.S. stock futures are signaling a slightly positive start for Friday’s session, suggesting equities may attempt a rebound after a mixed day of trading on Thursday. With no major economic reports scheduled for release today, trading volume could remain somewhat light, as investors weigh recent policy developments and corporate moves. On Thursday, markets opened strong…