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U.S. stock futures nudged higher on Thursday, as investors looked ahead to fresh labor market data and next week’s closely watched Federal Reserve policy meeting. By 05:35 ET (10:35 GMT): Dow Jones futures were up 50 points (+0.1%) S&P 500 futures gained 5 points (+0.1%) Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 18 …

U.S. stock futures rose on Wednesday, with growing confidence in a Federal Reserve rate cut and a sharp rebound in Bitcoin helping to steady risk sentiment. By 05:30 ET (10:30 GMT), Dow Jones futures were up 115 points, or 0.2% S&P 500 futures gained 13 points, or 0.2% Nasdaq 100 …

U.S. stock futures ticked higher on Tuesday, as investors weighed soft manufacturing data, rising expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next week, and uncertainty over who will replace Jerome Powell as Fed Chair. By 05:55 ET (10:55 GMT): Dow Jones futures were up 80 points (+0.2%) S&P 500 futures …

U.S. stock futures moved lower on Monday as investors digested the implications of rising expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in December and speculation over the central bank’s next chair. By 06:28 ET (11:28 GMT): S&P 500 futures were down 42 points (-0.6%) Nasdaq 100 futures fell 182 …

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) reported a stronger-than-expected third-quarter performance on Wednesday, buoyed by solid loan and deposit growth, a surge in investment banking activity, and higher interest income — signaling robust momentum across its core businesses despite a challenging macro backdrop. Earnings Beat Across Key Segments The U.S. banking …

AMD Shares Jump on Landmark Multi-Year AI Chip Deal with OpenAI Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) surged 25% in premarket trading after announcing a multi-year agreement with OpenAI to supply advanced artificial intelligence chips, a deal projected to generate tens of billions of dollars in annual revenue. Under the terms …

Intel shares surged nearly 30% in pre-market trading Thursday, crossing above $32 for the first time since July 2024, after Nvidia announced a landmark $5 billion investment in the chipmaker. Details of the Investment Nvidia confirmed it would purchase $5 billion worth of Intel stock at $23.28 per share, cementing …

In the current market landscape, a confusing mix of economic signals has triggered a frenzy of optimism on Wall Street. On one hand, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has soared to new heights, fueled by hopes that the Federal Reserve will soon begin cutting interest rates. On the other, data …

Goldman Sachs reported a 22% increase in profit for Q2, driven by record equities trading revenue and a resurgence in investment banking activity. The strong results reflect how market volatility, partly fueled by trade policy uncertainties, has benefited Wall Street’s trading desks. Key Results: Profit: $3.7 billion, or $10.91 per …

U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Thursday, retreating slightly from the prior session’s strong gains as investors absorbed the latest tariff announcements from President Donald Trump. Stock Market Movement At 05:50 ET (09:50 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were down 105 points, or 0.2%, S&P 500 Futures fell 12 points, …