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Shares of U.S. Steel (NYSE:X) are seeing significant pre-market weakness after Vice President Kamala Harris express opposition to the sale of the steel producer to Japan’s Nippon Steel. Aerospace giant Boeing (NYSE:BA) may also come under pressure after Wells Fargo downgraded its rating on the company’s stock to Underweight from Equal Weight. On the other…

The Institute for Supply Management is scheduled to release its report on activity in the manufacturing sector in the month of August at 10 am ET. The ISM’s manufacturing index is expected to tick up to 47.5 in August after falling to 46.8 in July, but a reading below 50 would still indicate contraction. Also…

A highly anticipated report released by the Commerce Department on Friday showed U.S. consumer prices increased in line with economist estimates in the month of July, while the annual rate of price growth was unexpectedly flat. The Commerce Department said its personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index rose by 0.2 percent in July after inching…

The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to a higher open on Friday after the Commerce Department released readings on U.S. consumer price inflation that are said to be preferred by the Federal Reserve. The report showed consumer prices increased in line with economist estimates in the month of July, while the annual rate…

U.S. stock futures rose in pre-market trading on Friday as investors focused on the PCE index report for July. This inflation data, closely watched by the Federal Reserve, could influence the Fed’s future monetary policy decisions. As of 4:58 AM, Dow Jones futures (DOWI:DJI) gained 56 points, or 0.14%. S&P 500 futures rose 0.38%, and…

Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) – The computer and technology solutions company beat estimates with total revenue of $25 billion (+9% YOY), above the expected $24.1 billion. Net income was $841 million, or $1.17 per share, compared to $455 million, or $0.63 per share last year. The infrastructure group’s revenue grew 38% to $11.64 billion, beating the…