US stock futures wavered after investor optimism largely persisted for another day despite growing warnings that relief over trade developments could be short-lived. Futures attached to the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) slipped 0.2%. Futures attached to the benchmark S&P 500 (ES=F) dropped 0.4% while Nasdaq 100 futures (NQ=F) dropped 0.5%. On Monday, stocks ticked
US stock futures wavered after investor optimism largely persisted for another day despite growing warnings that relief over trade developments could be short-lived. Futures attached to the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) rose 0.1%. Futures attached to the benchmark S&P 500 (ES=F) and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) traded flat. On Monday, stocks ticked up
Asia-Pacific equities opened mixed with investors digesting weaker-than-expected GDP data from Japan and bracing for a fresh wave of regional economic indicators. Japan’s economy contracted an annualized 0.7% for Jan-March, worse than the 0.2% decline forecast by economists surveyed by Reuters. The Nikkei 225 (^N225) edged down 0.5% following the drop in GDP. South Korea’s
Walmart (WMT) shares rose about 2% premarket after the company reported mixed earnings and said it would hike prices to navigate President Trump’s tariffs. America’s largest retailer has been seen as well-positioned to weather tariffs, as around 60% of its sales are in groceries, Yahoo Finance’s Brooke DiPalma reported. Its size also means it has
US stock futures held steady as investor sentiment continued to moderate following signs of easing trade tensions and an invigorated tech sector. Futures attached to the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) slipped 0.1%. Futures attached to the benchmark S&P 500 (ES=F) dipped 0.2%. On Wednesday, stocks mostly rose, boosted
Shares of AI leaders and chipmakers moved higher on Wednesday morning as easing trade tensions and new chip deals with Saudi Arabia lifted hopes for the tech sector. Here’s a look at some of the top tickers trending in premarket trading: Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock soared more than 17% on Wednesday, adding on to
US stock futures crawled upwards after a strong trading session on Wall Street, where the S&P 500 erased its losses for 2025. Futures attached to the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) rose 0.1%. Futures attached to the benchmark S&P 500 also saw 0.1% gains, (ES=F) and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) inched up 0.2%. On
US stock futures held steady after a strong trading session on Wall Street, where the S&P 500 erased its losses for 2025. Futures attached to the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) rose 0.1%. Futures attached to the benchmark S&P 500 (ES=F) and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) flatlined. On Tuesday, stocks mostly rose as April’s
US stock futures traded flat after markets roared on Monday following the announcement of a deal between the US and China to dramatically reduce tariffs for 90 days. Futures attached to the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F), the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F), and the benchmark S&P 500 (ES=F) flatlined. The temporary agreement slashes US tariffs
Investors worldwide are assessing the US-China deal to reduce their hefty rates of reciprocal tariffs, slashed by 115 percentage points to 10% on both sides. Aaron Hill, FP Markets’ chief analyst This “marks a pivotal moment in global trade dynamics. However, the 90-day timeframe indicates these tariff cuts are a negotiation tactic rather than a