In early Friday futures trading, there is a positive outlook for stock indices, and whether this optimism holds during Wall Street’s opening depends on labor market data. Equity bulls prefer a U.S. nonfarm payrolls report indicating steady job growth and modest wage inflation, as it is less likely to deter...
On Thursday morning, U.S. stock index futures saw an uptick in anticipation of earnings releases from three major companies: Apple, Amazon.com, and Meta Platforms. Current stock-index futures trading status is as follows: In the previous session, the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by 317 points (0.82%) to 38150, the S&P...
The upcoming week is poised to be a critical juncture for stock-market dynamics, with investors closely monitoring key events such as the Federal Reserve’s monetary-policy meeting, a pivotal December employment report, and a wave of earnings reports from major technology players. These events are expected to provide vital insights into...
Bespoke Investment Group’s analysis suggests that the S&P 500 index is poised for continued upward momentum in 2024, building on its strong January performance. The research team at Bespoke observed a historical trend wherein, if the S&P 500 maintains positive gains through a certain point in January, it tends to...
The relentless upward trajectory of the S&P 500 faces a potential hiccup, courtesy of Tesla’s underwhelming performance, leading to a substantial dip in premarket shares. Investor attention turns to the forthcoming updates from tech powerhouses in the Magnificent Seven, such as Microsoft (MSFT), Alphabet (GOOGL), and Apple (AAPL), scheduled for...
On the dawn of Wednesday, stock index futures signaled a positive trajectory for the S&P 500, poised to set another record, driven by encouraging earnings, stabilized bond markets, and a monetary boost in China that invigorated risk appetite. Current futures trading depicts the following: In the prior session, the Dow...
