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U.S. stock futures point to a largely flat start on Tuesday, with markets likely to show limited momentum after posting modest gains in the previous session. Investors are holding back ahead of key inflation readings set to come later this week, which could influence Federal Reserve interest rate decisions. The Labor Department will release the…

Stocks moved moderately higher during trading on Monday, regaining ground after ending last Friday’s session well off their worst levels but still mostly lower. With the upward move, the tech-heavy Nasdaq reached a new record closing high. The major averages all ended the day in positive territory. The Nasdaq climbed 98.31 points or 0.5 percent…

U.S. stock futures indicate a modestly higher open on Monday as investors weigh last week’s mixed market performance and weaker-than-expected payroll figures. Despite pulling back from intraday lows on Friday, the major indexes still closed slightly lower. Friday’s Labor Department report showed U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose just 22,000 in August, well below economists’ forecast of…

U.S. stock futures moved slightly higher on Monday as investors weighed the potential for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts later this month. Key inflation figures scheduled for release this week are likely to influence market expectations, while political developments in France and Japan, alongside rising oil prices, are shaping sentiment. Futures See Modest Gains By…

After failing to sustain an initial move to the upside, stocks came under pressure in early trading on Friday. The major averages pulled back into negative after reaching new record intraday highs. The major averages climbed well off their worst levels as the day progressed but still closed in negative territory. The Dow slid 220.43…

Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures are currently pointing to a higher open on Friday, with stocks likely to see further upside following the notable advance seen in the previous session. The futures advanced following the release of a closely watched Labor Department report showing employment in the U.S. rose by much less than…

U.S. stock futures edged higher Friday as investors focused on the August nonfarm payrolls report, a key indicator for the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision. Expectations remain heavily tilted toward a rate cut later this month, while developments from OpenAI and potential U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade talks added to market attention. Markets poised for jobs data…

Stocks moved notably higher over the course of the trading day on Thursday, with the major averages all showing strong moves to the upside after showing a lack of direction early in the session. With the upward move, the S&P 500 ended the day at a new record closing high. The major averages finished the…

U.S. equity futures were little changed early Thursday, suggesting a cautious open as investors hold back ahead of the Labor Department’s closely watched employment report due Friday. The August jobs report is expected to show payroll growth of 75,000, just above July’s gain of 73,000. The outcome could be pivotal for the Federal Reserve’s next…

U.S. stock futures edged higher on Thursday, as investors monitored calmer bond markets and anticipated key U.S. economic releases later in the week. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has escalated its tariff battle, filing an appeal with the Supreme Court to preserve emergency powers allowing the president to impose broad import duties. In other news, the…