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U.S. stock index futures ticked higher on Wednesday as investors weighed a run of softer economic indicators and positioned for remarks from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, a closely watched event after recent shifts in policy expectations. By 06:10 ET (11:10 GMT), Dow Jones futures were up 110 points (+0.2%), …

U.S. stock index futures traded higher on Monday as investors positioned for the last full trading week of the year, with markets set to digest a dense run of U.S. economic releases that could shape interest-rate expectations into early 2026. By 05:30 ET (10:30 GMT), Dow Jones futures were up …

U.S. stock futures were mixed on Friday, as the market tried to balance two opposing forces: a supportive Fed backdrop that’s improving liquidity and risk appetite, versus renewed skepticism about AI-related valuations and payoff timelines, which is weighing on mega-cap and semiconductor-linked sentiment. At 06:05 ET (11:05 GMT): Dow futures …

U.S. stock futures traded slightly higher on Tuesday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the Federal Reserve’s final policy meeting of 2025 — a decision expected to set the tone for markets heading into the new year. At 05:35 ET (10:35 GMT): Dow Jones Futures rose 30 points …

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 …