Stay ahead of the opening bell with Benzinga&#39;s Stock Market Today — your daily stock market morning briefing covering Dow Jones, S&amp;P 500, and Nasdaq 100 futures before the market opens.Every trading day, Benzinga&#39;s financial analysts break down the overnight news, economic data releases, and geopolitical developments moving markets. From Federal Reserve rate decisions and inflation reports (CPI, PPI) to jobs data, earnings season, and Washington policy shifts — you&#39;ll get sharp, concise analysis in under 10 minutes.

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U.S. stock futures advanced on Friday, as the Dow Jones, S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices rose, following Thursday’s higher close.Crude oil slipped while gas prices continued to climb as President Donald Trump weighs a “big decision” on potential military strikes against Iran ahead of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/26/09/61836814/trump-to-meet-gulf-leaders-on-iran-war-endgame-signals-conflict-is-hopefully-nearing-end-report" rel="nofollow">upcoming talks with Gulf leaders</a> regarding a postwar endgame.The escalating Middle East tension comes alongside reports of a tanker detained by Iranian forces and warnings from former counterterrorism chief Joe Kent that “<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/26/09/61860062/trump-weighs-big-decision-amid-iran-war-as-ex-counterterrorism-chief-warns-there-is-no-military-solution" rel="nofollow">there is no military solution</a>.”Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.94%, and the 2-year Treasury bond yielded 4.69% at the last check. The CME Group’s <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html" rel="nofollow">FedWatch tool</a> projections show markets pricing in a 53.1% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates after its October meeting.The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SPY" rel="nofollow">(NYSE:SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/QQQ" rel="nofollow">(NASDAQ:QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose in premarket on Friday. The SPY was up 0.30% at $762.99, while the QQQ advanced 0.58% to $721.09.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------📚Check out our Substack!https://substack.com/@benzinga🌐 Find more market-moving insights at https://www.benzinga.com — your one-stop destination for the latest financial news, data, and expert analysis to stay ahead of the markets.🖥️ Want the same tools the pros use—without the $10K Bloomberg terminal? Benzinga Edge gives you real-time portfolio alerts, weekly stock picks, and pro-grade research in one command center.👉 https://bit.ly/4unSKiB------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🔔 Subscribe To The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Benzinga📲 Follow us on socials: @Benzinga------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⚠️ Disclaimer:Investing in financial markets carries risk, and there are no guaranteed returns. All information is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Always do your own research and speak with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Only invest what you can afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.

S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Futures Rise as Trump Weighs 'Big Decision' on Iran Military Strikes— OKLO, MCD, BB, NUE in Focus

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U.S. stock futures advanced on Thursday, as the Dow Jones, S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices rose, following Wednesday’s lower close.Initial jobless claims for the week ending Sept. 12 fell to 196,000, pointing to continued strength in employment. However, housing data signaled persistent cooling across the residential sector, highlighted by a 2.6% drop in August housing starts to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.275 million units, alongside August pending home sales.In a unanimous vote, all 12 Federal Open Market Committee members approved <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/26/09/61825222/federal-reserve-fed-decision-interest-rates-kevin-warsh-september-2026" rel="nofollow">a 25-basis-point increase</a> in the federal funds rate, bringing the target range to 3.75%–4.00%.Amid the Middle East conflict, Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/26/09/61832756/iran-parliament-speaker-mocks-fed-rate-hike-with-chokepoint-formula" rel="nofollow">mocked the decision, stating</a>, &#34;you can’t 25bp a chokepoint.&#34; He argued that Tehran sets the real risk premium via the Strait of Hormuz.Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.99%, and the 2-year Treasury bond yielded 4.70% at the last check. The CME Group’s <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html" rel="nofollow">FedWatch tool</a> projections show markets pricing in a 53.1% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates after its October meeting.The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose in premarket on Thursday. The SPY was up 1.06% at $762.04, while the QQQ advanced 1.41% to $714.67.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------📚Check out our Substack!https://substack.com/@benzinga🌐 Find more market-moving insights at https://www.benzinga.com — your one-stop destination for the latest financial news, data, and expert analysis to stay ahead of the markets.🖥️ Want the same tools the pros use—without the $10K Bloomberg terminal? Benzinga Edge gives you real-time portfolio alerts, weekly stock picks, and pro-grade research in one command center.👉 https://bit.ly/4unSKiB------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🔔 Subscribe To The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Benzinga📲 Follow us on socials: @Benzinga------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⚠️ Disclaimer:Investing in financial markets carries risk, and there are no guaranteed returns. All information is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Always do your own research and speak with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Only invest what you can afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.

S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Futures Rise Despite 25 Bps Fed Rate Hike— SNAP, LEN, GNRC in Focus

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U.S. stocks look set for a positive open on Wednesday, with futures for the Dow Jones, S&amp;P 500, and Nasdaq Composite rising after declining on Tuesday.The Federal Open Market Committee’s two-day meeting will end today, with all eyes on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/26/09/61539550/september-fed-rate-hike-louis-navellier-says-investors-need-a-chill-pill-as-sticky-inflation-keeps-pressure-on-kevin-warsh" rel="nofollow">FOMC’s policy direction</a>. The CME Group’s FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html" rel="nofollow">tool</a> projections show markets pricing in a 92.5% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates tomorrow.At the time of writing, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 5%, while the the 2-year Treasury bond yielded 4.66%.Meanwhile, the economic fallout of the U.S.-Iran war continues, despite Brent Crude Futures slipping 0.68% to $108 per barrel. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/26/09/61807300/elizabeth-warren-trump-iran-war-40-billion-cost-half-inflation-us-bases-damage" rel="nofollow">highlighted a Congressional Budget Office</a> estimate that the conflict has cost the Department of Defense nearly $40 billion and driven &#34;nearly half&#34; of U.S. inflation. Meanwhile, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) slammed President Donald Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/26/09/61807615/chuck-schumer-trump-ukraine-high-gas-prices-putin-linked-oligarch-wedding" rel="nofollow">for blaming Ukraine</a> for high diesel prices.The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose in premarket on Wednesday. The SPY was up 0.37% at $760.23, while the QQQ advanced 0.61% to $708.87.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------📚Check out our Substack!https://substack.com/@benzinga🌐 Find more market-moving insights at https://www.benzinga.com — your one-stop destination for the latest financial news, data, and expert analysis to stay ahead of the markets.🖥️ Want the same tools the pros use—without the $10K Bloomberg terminal? Benzinga Edge gives you real-time portfolio alerts, weekly stock picks, and pro-grade research in one command center.👉 https://bit.ly/4unSKiB------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🔔 Subscribe To The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Benzinga📲 Follow us on socials: @Benzinga------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⚠️ Disclaimer:Investing in financial markets carries risk, and there are no guaranteed returns. All information is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Always do your own research and speak with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Only invest what you can afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.

S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq 100 Futures Gain Ahead of FOMC's Anticipated Rate Hike Decision— INTC, SKHY, LEN, TCOM in Focus

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U.S. stock futures declined Tuesday as the Dow Jones, S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices fell following Monday’s lower close.New York State manufacturing activity expanded at a more modest pace in September as the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Empire State General Business Conditions Index dropped 13 points to 7.6. While overall growth moderated, inflationary pressures intensified as the input prices paid index rose five points to 63.1, even as labor market metrics showed resilience with average workweeks reaching a nearly five-year high.The Federal Open Market Committee’s two-day meeting will commence, with all eyes on the FOMC’s policy direction. Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 5.03% at the last check, topping 5% on Monday for the first time since 2023.Veteran Ed Yardeni <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/26/09/61780988/ed-yardeni-calls-ten-year-bond-yields-high-a-vote-of-confidence" rel="nofollow">called it confidence in the economy</a>, and Peter Schiff warned it’s just the start of a bigger climb, as the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision looms on Wednesday.The CME Group’s <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html" rel="nofollow">FedWatch tool</a> projections show markets pricing in a 94.5% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates tomorrow.Meanwhile, energy prices continue to surge amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, with Brent crude reaching $106.74 a barrel, up 1.00%. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/26/09/61780750/elizabeth-warren-trump-iran-war-gas-prices-higher-hormuz-reimburse-us" rel="nofollow">blamed the war for national average</a> gas prices hitting $4.31 a gallon. California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/26/09/61781104/gavin-newsom-trump-iran-war-hormuz-disruptions-skyrocketing-costs" rel="nofollow">criticized the administration</a> for failing to shield Americans from predictable disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Iran’s Security Chief Mohsen Rezaee stated there will be no negotiations until Tehran’s conditions are met.The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, were lower in premarket on Tuesday. The SPY was down 0.13% at $759.86, while the QQQ declined 0.092% to $708.53.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------📚Check out our Substack!https://substack.com/@benzinga🌐 Find more market-moving insights at https://www.benzinga.com — your one-stop destination for the latest financial news, data, and expert analysis to stay ahead of the markets.🖥️ Want the same tools the pros use—without the $10K Bloomberg terminal? Benzinga Edge gives you real-time portfolio alerts, weekly stock picks, and pro-grade research in one command center.👉 https://bit.ly/4unSKiB------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🔔 Subscribe To The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Benzinga📲 Follow us on socials: @Benzinga------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⚠️ Disclaimer:Investing in financial markets carries risk, and there are no guaranteed returns. All information is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Always do your own research and speak with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Only invest what you can afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.

S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Futures Fall as Brent Hovers Near $107 and FOMC Commences Two-Day Meeting— MSTR, CRWD, BMM in Focus

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U.S. stocks look set for a negative open on Monday, with futures for the Dow Jones, S&amp;P 500, and Nasdaq Composite declining after closing in the green on Friday.Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on Sunday <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/26/09/61755302/anthropic-dario-amodei-china-toughest-dilemma-ai-slowdown-frontier" rel="nofollow">expressed significant concerns</a> over China’s role in the global AI landscape, while describing the country as the &#34;toughest dilemma&#34; in his proposal to decelerate AI progress.Amodei <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/26/09/61754520/anthropics-amodei-warns-rogue-ai-could-seize-internet-within-months-calls-for-industry-wide-slowdown" rel="nofollow">published an essay</a> on Saturday urging AI companies to slow advancements, following warnings from researchers about potential catastrophic risks. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/26/09/61754670/openai-ipo-delay-safety-alignment-ai" rel="nofollow">expressed support for</a> Amodei’s essay, emphasizing the need to &#34;pace the frontier.&#34; He said OpenAI has also decided to delay its IPO plans for 2026 due to unresolved safety concerns and alignment challenges.Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.963%, and the 30-year bond was at 5.35%, while the two-year yields stood at 4.626%. The CME Group’s FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html" rel="nofollow">tool’s</a> projections show markets pricing in an 88.5% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SPY" rel="nofollow">(NYSE:SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/QQQ" rel="nofollow">(NASDAQ:QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Monday. The SPY was down 0.67% at $759.05, while the QQQ declined 1.7% to $702.75.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------📚Check out our Substack!https://substack.com/@benzinga🌐 Find more market-moving insights at https://www.benzinga.com — your one-stop destination for the latest financial news, data, and expert analysis to stay ahead of the markets.🖥️ Want the same tools the pros use—without the $10K Bloomberg terminal? Benzinga Edge gives you real-time portfolio alerts, weekly stock picks, and pro-grade research in one command center.👉 https://bit.ly/4unSKiB------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🔔 Subscribe To The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Benzinga📲 Follow us on socials: @Benzinga------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⚠️ Disclaimer:Investing in financial markets carries risk, and there are no guaranteed returns. All information is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Always do your own research and speak with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Only invest what you can afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Fall After OpenAI, Anthropic’s Appeals Rattle AI Trade — NVDA, MU, SNDK, ORCL, TSLA In Focus

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U.S. stocks look set for a positive opening on Friday, with the Dow Jones, S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures rising, following Thursday’s lower close.Headline CPI rose 0.4% month-over-month in August, slightly above estimates, while holding steady at an annual pace of 3.4%. Meanwhile, core CPI—which excludes volatile food and energy costs—increased 0.3% over the prior month and rose 2.4% year-over-year, coming in largely in line with expectations as energy cost increases drove broader price gains.Investors are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/26/09/61684097/inflation-relief-ahead-top-analysts-see-no-meaningful-tariff-passthrough-in-august-cpi-as-core-goods-cool-down" rel="nofollow">awaiting the August CPI data</a> ahead of the opening bell, with economists expecting headline inflation to rise 0.37% month-over-month—driven by a surge in energy prices—while core CPI is projected to hold steady at a modest 0.19% gain.Yemeni Houthis, backed by Iran, have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/26/09/61730811/houthis-yemen-red-sea-shipping-brent-crude-108-iran-war" rel="nofollow">captured the strategic Red Sea port</a> of Mocha and are consolidating control over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, creating an additional maritime flashpoint to complement the heavily disrupted Strait of Hormuz.Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.94%, and the two-year bond was at 4.55%. The CME Group’s <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html" rel="nofollow">FedWatch tool</a> projections show markets pricing in a 67.1% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates at its September meeting.The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust(NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF(NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, were higher in premarket on Friday. The SPY was up 0.70% at $763.12, while the QQQ advanced 0.77% to $714.12.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------📚Check out our Substack!https://substack.com/@benzinga🌐 Find more market-moving insights at https://www.benzinga.com — your one-stop destination for the latest financial news, data, and expert analysis to stay ahead of the markets.🖥️ Want the same tools the pros use—without the $10K Bloomberg terminal? Benzinga Edge gives you real-time portfolio alerts, weekly stock picks, and pro-grade research in one command center.👉 https://bit.ly/4unSKiB------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🔔 Subscribe To The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Benzinga📲 Follow us on socials: @Benzinga------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⚠️ Disclaimer:Investing in financial markets carries risk, and there are no guaranteed returns. All information is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Always do your own research and speak with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Only invest what you can afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.

Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Futures Gains as August CPI Meets Expectations at 0.4% MoM and 3.4% YoY — ORCL, ADBE, RH in Focus

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U.S. stock futures were mixed on Thursday, as the Dow Jones index rose while the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures dropped following Tuesday’s lower close.Seasonally adjusted initial jobless claims for the week ending Sept. 5 dipped by 1,000 to 206,000, underscoring ongoing stability in employment. Meanwhile, August’s Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand moved up 0.4%, driven by a 4.2% jump in energy costs, bringing the unadjusted 12-month final demand increase to 5.4%.Pledging a $5,000 &#34;Trump dividend&#34; to citizens if the GOP maintains control of Congress, President Donald Trump also proposed renaming the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/26/09/61704437/trump-trump-strait-hormuz-dividend-gop-midterms" rel="nofollow">Strait of Hormuz to &#34;Trump Strait.&#34;</a>Additionally, Trump asserted that the war with Iran would conclude right <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/26/09/61704383/trump-iran-war-midterms-peter-schiff-latest-lie-oil-prices" rel="nofollow">after the midterm elections</a>; however, economist Peter Schiff cautioned that delayed resolutions will drive interest rates and oil prices higher.Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.85%, and the two-year bond was at 4.43%. The CME Group’s <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html" rel="nofollow">FedWatch tool</a> projections show markets pricing in a 60.2% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates at its September meeting.The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SPY" rel="nofollow">(NYSE:SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/QQQ" rel="nofollow">(NASDAQ:QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, were mixed in premarket on Thursday. The SPY was down 0.12% at $763.29, while the QQQ declined 0.13% to $715.35.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------📚Check out our Substack!https://substack.com/@benzinga🌐 Find more market-moving insights at https://www.benzinga.com — your one-stop destination for the latest financial news, data, and expert analysis to stay ahead of the markets.🖥️ Want the same tools the pros use—without the $10K Bloomberg terminal? Benzinga Edge gives you real-time portfolio alerts, weekly stock picks, and pro-grade research in one command center.👉 https://bit.ly/4unSKiB------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🔔 Subscribe To The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Benzinga📲 Follow us on socials: @Benzinga------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⚠️ Disclaimer:Investing in financial markets carries risk, and there are no guaranteed returns. All information is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Always do your own research and speak with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Only invest what you can afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.

Dow Jones, S&P 500 Futures Gain as Trump Promises $5,000 Dividend After Midterm Elections— AVAV, AEO, COO, ORCL in Focus

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U.S. stock futures were lower on Wednesday, as the Dow Jones, S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures dropped following Tuesday’s lower close.Brent crude surged toward $100 per barrel following military exchanges in the Middle East. Escalating supply disruption fears intensified after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/26/09/61676179/marco-rubio-iran-lose-tankers-us-ships-brent-crude-100-middle-east-war" rel="nofollow">CENTCOM destroyed five Iranian oil tankers</a> in response to attacks on U.S. naval vessels and Houthi strikes targeted Saudi energy facilities.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/26/09/61676413/scott-bessent-us-ai-race-china-cant-pause-day-after-tomorrow" rel="nofollow">U.S. “can’t pause” its artificial intelligence</a> race with China, stressing that “if they were to pull ahead of us on AI, then nothing else matters.” However, while defending the infrastructure buildout, Bessent gave tech companies a “D-minus” for their community outreach, cautioning that a growing local backlash threatens the nation’s technological edge.Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.8%, and the two-year bond was at 4.4%. The CME Group’s <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html" rel="nofollow">FedWatch tool</a> projections show markets pricing in a 60.4% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates at its September meeting.The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust(NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF(NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were lower on Wednesday. The SPY was down 0.42% at $762.75, while the QQQ declined by 0.59% to $714.16.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------📚Check out our Substack!https://substack.com/@benzinga🌐 Find more market-moving insights at https://www.benzinga.com — your one-stop destination for the latest financial news, data, and expert analysis to stay ahead of the markets.🖥️ Want the same tools the pros use—without the $10K Bloomberg terminal? Benzinga Edge gives you real-time portfolio alerts, weekly stock picks, and pro-grade research in one command center.👉 https://bit.ly/4unSKiB------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🔔 Subscribe To The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Benzinga📲 Follow us on socials: @Benzinga------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⚠️ Disclaimer:Investing in financial markets carries risk, and there are no guaranteed returns. All information is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Always do your own research and speak with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Only invest what you can afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.

Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Futures Fall, Brent Jumps Over $100 Amid Middle East Tensions— Casey’s, ServiceTitan, American Eagle in Focus

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U.S. stock futures declined on Tuesday, as the Dow Jones, S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices fell, following Friday’s lower close.Small business sentiment cooled in August as the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 1.1 points to 98.7, pulling back from July’s high but remaining slightly above its 52-year average of 98.0. The drop was largely driven by deteriorating expectations for general business conditions and a net negative 9% of owners reporting lower nominal sales over the past quarter.Brent crude futures climbed above $99 per barrel as U.S. markets reopened following the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/26/09/61646501/is-stock-market-open-today-labor-day-2026-september-7" rel="nofollow">Labor Day holiday</a>, driven by national gas prices hitting a record holiday high of $4.15 a gallon on Monday. Addressing the surge, President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/26/09/61649760/trump-oil-prices-drop-precipitously-iran-war-gas-record-labor-day-high" rel="nofollow">that oil prices</a> “will drop precipitously” once the conflict with Iran ends, predicting prices will fall to “Three Dollars a gallon, but ultimately, below Two Dollars a gallon.”This week, investors will look out for the August Consumer Price Index (CPI) report due on Friday and Apple Inc.’s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AAPL" rel="nofollow">(NASDAQ:AAPL</a>) highly anticipated product release event on Wednesday, which is expected to feature new iPhone 18 models.Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.81%, and the two-year bond was at 4.38%. The CME Group’s <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html" rel="nofollow">FedWatch tool</a> projections show markets pricing in a 60.4% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates at its September meeting.The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were mixed on Tuesday. The SPY was down 0.26% at $768.16, while the QQQ advanced by 0.049% to $719.32.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------📚Check out our Substack!https://substack.com/@benzinga🌐 Find more market-moving insights at https://www.benzinga.com — your one-stop destination for the latest financial news, data, and expert analysis to stay ahead of the markets.🖥️ Want the same tools the pros use—without the $10K Bloomberg terminal? Benzinga Edge gives you real-time portfolio alerts, weekly stock picks, and pro-grade research in one command center.👉 https://bit.ly/4unSKiB------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🔔 Subscribe To The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Benzinga📲 Follow us on socials: @Benzinga------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⚠️ Disclaimer:Investing in financial markets carries risk, and there are no guaranteed returns. All information is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Always do your own research and speak with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Only invest what you can afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.

S&P 500, Dow Futures Fall as Oil Tops $99 Despite Trump’s Price Drop Prediction — ASML, NVS, CASY in Focus

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U.S. stock futures were mixed on Friday, as the Dow Jones and S&amp;P 500 indices fell while the Nasdaq 100 index rose, following Thursday&#39;s higher close.U.S. nonfarm payrolls surged by 162,000 in August, comfortably beating Wall Street estimates of roughly 56,000 and rebounding sharply from July’s revised gain of 21,000. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%, providing investors with a reassuring signal of labor market resilience without stoking immediate wage-inflation fears.Investors are eyeing the August jobs report, scheduled to be released ahead of the opening bell. Benzinga Pro estimates a rebound in the pace of monthly job growth, from a loss of 23,000 jobs in July to a gain of about 56,000 in August.Tensions remain elevated following a lethal explosion at an Iranian wedding that killed four and injured at least 68. According to Reuters, Weapons experts indicate the damage aligns with a U.S. 500 lb air-dropped bomb, prompting a U.S. military investigation.Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.76%, and the two-year bond was at 4.34%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool projections show markets pricing in a 50.2% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates at its September meeting.The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust(NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Friday. The SPY was up 0.038% at $773.46, while the QQQ advanced by 0.50% to $721.28.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------📚Check out our Substack!https://substack.com/@benzinga🌐 Find more market-moving insights at https://www.benzinga.com — your one-stop destination for the latest financial news, data, and expert analysis to stay ahead of the markets.🖥️ Want the same tools the pros use—without the $10K Bloomberg terminal? Benzinga Edge gives you real-time portfolio alerts, weekly stock picks, and pro-grade research in one command center.👉 https://bit.ly/4unSKiB------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🔔 Subscribe To The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Benzinga📲 Follow us on socials: @Benzinga------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⚠️ Disclaimer:Investing in financial markets carries risk, and there are no guaranteed returns. All information is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Always do your own research and speak with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Only invest what you can afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.

Nasdaq 100 Futures Rise, Dow Jones, S&P 500 Gain as U.S. Jobs Rebound by 162,000 in August — LULU, PATH, DOCU in Focus

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U.S. stock futures were mixed on Thursday, as the Dow Jones and S&amp;P 500 indices rose, while the Nasdaq 100 index fell, following Wednesday&#39;s higher close.For the week ending Aug. 29, U.S. initial jobless claims ticked up slightly by 2,000 to a seasonally adjusted 206,000, reflecting continued tightness and stability in the labor market. Meanwhile, fresh trade balance data for July revealed that the U.S. goods and services deficit widened sharply by $17.4 billion, or 24.4%, to $88.6 billion as imports surged while exports declined.President Donald Trump predicted Wednesday that the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/26/09/61593586/trump-says-stock-market-will-go-up-iran-war-volatility-believe-it-or-not" rel="nofollow">stock market will continue</a> moving higher despite the ongoing war in Iran and oil price volatility, dismissing concerns while noting the market keeps “hitting new records every day.” He added, &#34;Believe it or not, the stock market will go up.”Trump also sparked domestic backlash by suggesting the Strait of Hormuz be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/26/09/61593892/trump-trump-strait-hormuz-rename-bernie-sanders-mad-king" rel="nofollow">renamed to &#34;TRUMP STRAIT.&#34;</a> Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) criticized the move, calling Trump a &#34;mad king.”Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.76%, and the two-year bond was at 4.35%. The CME Group’s <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html" rel="nofollow">FedWatch tool </a>projections show markets pricing in a 60.2% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates at its September meeting.The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust(NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF(NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Thursday. The SPY was up 0.20% at $766.71, while the QQQ advanced by 0.09% to $709.88.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------📚Check out our Substack!https://substack.com/@benzinga🌐 Find more market-moving insights at https://www.benzinga.com — your one-stop destination for the latest financial news, data, and expert analysis to stay ahead of the markets.🖥️ Want the same tools the pros use—without the $10K Bloomberg terminal? Benzinga Edge gives you real-time portfolio alerts, weekly stock picks, and pro-grade research in one command center.👉 https://bit.ly/4unSKiB------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🔔 Subscribe To The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Benzinga📲 Follow us on socials: @Benzinga------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⚠️ Disclaimer:Investing in financial markets carries risk, and there are no guaranteed returns. All information is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Always do your own research and speak with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Only invest what you can afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.

Nasdaq 100 Futures Fall, Dow Jones Gains Following Trump Comments Saying 'Market Will Go Up'—AVGO, SNOW, HPE, LULU in Focus

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U.S. stock futures declined on Wednesday, as the Dow Jones, S&amp;P 500 indices rose and Nasdaq 100 index fell, following Tuesday&#39;s lower close.U.S. private payrolls increased by just 38,000 jobs in August, marking the slowest pace of job creation since January as job losses in manufacturing, professional services, and information weighed on growth.Energy markets surged following an exchange of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/26/09/61565927/trump-orders-fresh-iran-strikes-tehran-retaliates-oil-exports-brent-96" rel="nofollow">U.S. airstrikes and Iranian counterattacks</a> in the Middle East, pushing Brent crude up 0.55% to $95.17 a barrel. Threatening global oil supplies, Tehran retaliated against U.S. bases after military strikes targeted Iranian capabilities in response to shipping attacks.Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.81%, and the two-year bond was at 4.4%. The CME Group’s <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html" rel="nofollow">FedWatch tool</a> projections show markets pricing in a 68.1% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates at its September meeting.The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Wednesday. The SPY was up 0.14% at $762.86, while the QQQ advanced by 0.031% to $707.86.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------📚Check out our Substack!https://substack.com/@benzinga🌐 Find more market-moving insights at https://www.benzinga.com — your one-stop destination for the latest financial news, data, and expert analysis to stay ahead of the markets.🖥️ Want the same tools the pros use—without the $10K Bloomberg terminal? Benzinga Edge gives you real-time portfolio alerts, weekly stock picks, and pro-grade research in one command center.👉 https://bit.ly/4unSKiB------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🔔 Subscribe To The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Benzinga📲 Follow us on socials: @Benzinga------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⚠️ Disclaimer:Investing in financial markets carries risk, and there are no guaranteed returns. All information is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Always do your own research and speak with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Only invest what you can afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.

Dow Jones, S&P 500 Futures Rise, Nasdaq 100 Falls as US-Iran Tensions Escalate— DELL, PANW, MDB, AVGO in Focus

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U.S. stock futures declined on Tuesday, as the Dow Jones, S&amp;P 500, and Nasdaq 100 indices fell, following Monday’s lower close.Rising Middle East tensions pushed Brent crude futures up 4.46% to $92.31 a barrel after President Donald Trump threatened further strikes against Iran while ruling out nuclear action against an opponent he <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/26/09/61539289/trump-iran-totally-defeated-rules-out-nuclear-strikes" rel="nofollow">described as &#34;totally defeated.&#34;</a>Meanwhile, tech infrastructure took center stage as Trump warned that communities <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/26/08/61538635/trump-china-data-center-opposition-ccp-america-ai-lead" rel="nofollow">rejecting AI data centers</a> risk being &#34;backwards and poor.&#34;Palo Alto Networks Inc. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PANW" rel="nofollow">(NASDAQ:PANW</a>), Dell Technologies Inc. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DELL" rel="nofollow">(NYSE:DELL</a>), and MongoDB Inc. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MDB" rel="nofollow">(NASDAQ:MDB</a>) will report earnings today, after the closing bell.Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.79%, and the two-year bond was at 4.36%. The CME Group’s FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html" rel="nofollow">tool</a> projections show markets pricing in a 66.4% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates at its September meeting.The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust(NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF(NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were lower in premarket on Tuesday. The SPY was down 0.57% at $762.67, while the QQQ declined by 1.16% to $708.43.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------📚Check out our Substack!https://substack.com/@benzinga🌐 Find more market-moving insights at https://www.benzinga.com — your one-stop destination for the latest financial news, data, and expert analysis to stay ahead of the markets.🖥️ Want the same tools the pros use—without the $10K Bloomberg terminal? Benzinga Edge gives you real-time portfolio alerts, weekly stock picks, and pro-grade research in one command center.👉 https://bit.ly/4unSKiB------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🔔 Subscribe To The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Benzinga📲 Follow us on socials: @Benzinga------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⚠️ Disclaimer:Investing in financial markets carries risk, and there are no guaranteed returns. All information is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Always do your own research and speak with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Only invest what you can afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.

S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq 100 Futures Drop After Trump Says Iran Is ‘Totally Defeated’, Brent Tops $92 — CBRS, PXS, PANW, DELL in Focus

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U.S. stock futures were lower on Monday, as the Dow Jones, S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices fell, following Friday’s lower close.Geopolitical and trade anxieties spiked over the weekend following <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/prediction-markets/26/08/61513966/stock-market-will-sp-500-open-up-or-down-today-27" rel="nofollow">U.S. military strikes on Iranian rocket</a> launchers on Larak Island near the Strait of Hormuz, which triggered Iranian missile and drone retaliation against U.S. air bases in Jordan on Sunday. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump intensified <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/26/08/61513787/trump-says-his-tariffs-saved-us-auto-industry-citing-ford-plant-running-24-7-calls-canada-the-worst-for-ripping-us-off-for-decades" rel="nofollow">trade tensions by calling Canada</a> &#34;the worst&#34; for trade abuses and asserting his tariffs have &#34;saved&#34; the U.S. auto industry.The market will turn toward key economic indicators this week, highlighted by Friday’s crucial August employment data. Investors will also be tracking a busy earnings lineup this week, featuring top AI infrastructure providers such as Dell Technologies Inc. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DELL" rel="nofollow">(NYSE:DELL</a>), Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HPE" rel="nofollow">(NYSE:HPE</a>), and Broadcom Inc. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AVGO" rel="nofollow">(NASDAQ:AVGO</a>), along with cybersecurity leader Palo Alto Networks Inc. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PANW" rel="nofollow">(NASDAQ:PANW</a>).On Friday, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh used his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/prediction-markets/26/08/61499396/fed-hike-odds-warsh-jackson-hole" rel="nofollow">first Jackson Hole address</a> to warn investors that the fight against inflation remains far from finished. He delivered a hawkish message: inflation remains too high, the labor market is effectively at full employment, and financial conditions may not be restraining the economy much at all.The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.71%, and the two-year bond was at 4.31%. The CME Group’s <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html" rel="nofollow">FedWatch tool </a>projections show markets pricing a 61.9% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust(NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were lower in premarket on Monday. The SPY was down 0.23% at $767.56, while the QQQ declined by 0.17% to $715.19.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------📚Check out our Substack!https://substack.com/@benzinga🌐 Find more market-moving insights at https://www.benzinga.com — your one-stop destination for the latest financial news, data, and expert analysis to stay ahead of the markets.🖥️ Want the same tools the pros use—without the $10K Bloomberg terminal? Benzinga Edge gives you real-time portfolio alerts, weekly stock picks, and pro-grade research in one command center.👉 https://bit.ly/4unSKiB------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🔔 Subscribe To The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Benzinga📲 Follow us on socials: @Benzinga------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⚠️ Disclaimer:Investing in financial markets carries risk, and there are no guaranteed returns. All information is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Always do your own research and speak with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Only invest what you can afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.

S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones Futures Fall as US-Iran Tensions Flare Up—WMT, RZLV, FNGR in Focus

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U.S. stock futures were mixed on Friday, as the Dow Jones and S&amp;P 500 indices advanced while the Nasdaq 100 index fell, following Thursday&#39;s higher close.U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/26/08/61485472/scott-bessent-iran-billions-terrorist-proxies-corrupt-regime" rel="nofollow">intensified his “economic D-Day” pressure</a> campaign, accusing Iran’s “corrupt regime” of funding overseas terror while domestic economic conditions deteriorate. Driven by the expanding financial offensive, the Iranian rial collapsed to a record low of approximately 1.37 million per dollar as August oil loadings plummeted to 248,000 barrels daily.Investors will keep an eye on Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh as he addresses an audience of international economists and central bankers <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/prediction-markets/26/08/61464185/kevin-warsh-jackson-hole-prediction-markets" rel="nofollow">at Jackson Hole</a>. Global markets will closely monitor his remarks for further details regarding the economy, recent bond market volatility, and emerging risks to the U.S. and global outlooks.Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.67%, and the two-year bond was at 4.23%. The CME Group’s <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html" rel="nofollow">FedWatch tool </a>projections show markets pricing a 33.7% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were mixed in premarket on Friday. The SPY was up 0.13% at $772.08, while the QQQ declined by 0.092% to $720.45.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------📚Check out our Substack!https://substack.com/@benzinga🌐 Find more market-moving insights at https://www.benzinga.com — your one-stop destination for the latest financial news, data, and expert analysis to stay ahead of the markets.🖥️ Want the same tools the pros use—without the $10K Bloomberg terminal? Benzinga Edge gives you real-time portfolio alerts, weekly stock picks, and pro-grade research in one command center.👉 https://bit.ly/4unSKiB------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🔔 Subscribe To The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Benzinga📲 Follow us on socials: @Benzinga------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⚠️ Disclaimer:Investing in financial markets carries risk, and there are no guaranteed returns. All information is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Always do your own research and speak with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Only invest what you can afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.

S&P 500, Dow Futures Rise, Nasdaq 100 Slips Ahead of Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole Speech — MRVL, PYPL, IREN, GAP in Focus

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U.S. stock futures were mixed on Thursday, as the Dow Jones index slipped, while the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices rose, following Wednesday’s lower close.On the economic front, initial jobless claims fell by 4,000 to a seasonally adjusted 203,000 for the week ending Aug. 22, pointing to continued labor market resilience. Meanwhile, Census Bureau data showed July’s advance U.S. goods trade deficit widened 17.2% to $118.8 billion as exports fell and imports surged, while advance wholesale inventories rose 1.3% to $959.1 billion and retail inventories increased 0.7% to $838.5 billion.Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani is traveling to Tehran on Thursday to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/prediction-markets/26/08/61452781/us-iran-ceasefire-to-hold-through-october-crypto-punters-raise-odds-amid-qatars-push-to-revive-negotiations" rel="nofollow">spearhead mediation efforts</a> aimed at reviving negotiations. While the pause in fighting has held for nearly a month, no diplomatic breakthrough has been reached; the U.S. reimposed a naval blockade against Iranian ports last month and enacted fresh economic sanctions following alleged violations in the Strait of Hormuz.Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.66%, and the two-year bond was at 4.22%. The CME Group’s <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html" rel="nofollow">FedWatch tool</a> projections show markets pricing a 36.1% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF(NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Thursday. The SPY was up 0.30% at $768.41 , while the QQQ advanced by 0.90% to $717.75.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------📚Check out our Substack!https://substack.com/@benzinga🌐 Find more market-moving insights at https://www.benzinga.com — your one-stop destination for the latest financial news, data, and expert analysis to stay ahead of the markets.🖥️ Want the same tools the pros use—without the $10K Bloomberg terminal? Benzinga Edge gives you real-time portfolio alerts, weekly stock picks, and pro-grade research in one command center.👉 https://bit.ly/4unSKiB------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🔔 Subscribe To The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Benzinga📲 Follow us on socials: @Benzinga------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⚠️ Disclaimer:Investing in financial markets carries risk, and there are no guaranteed returns. All information is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Always do your own research and speak with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Only invest what you can afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.

S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Futures Gain, While Dow Slips Following NVDA Blockbuster Q2 Report— CRM, CRWD, HPQ in Focus

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U.S. stock futures were mixed on Wednesday, as the Dow Jones index rose, while the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices slipped, following Tuesday’s higher close.Alongside Nvidia Corp.‘s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NVDA" rel="nofollow">(NASDAQ:NVDA</a>) high-stakes second-quarter earnings report after the closing bell, investors are braced for a heavy slate of macroeconomic data before the open, including July durable goods orders, the second estimate for second-quarter GDP, and key consumer spending and PCE inflation metrics, all due before the opening bell.Following renewed discussions between <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/26/08/61425372/iran-oman-strait-hormuz-talks-trump-mines-cleared-brent" rel="nofollow">Iran and Oman regarding</a> a joint temporary navigational corridor in the Strait of Hormuz—alongside President Donald Trump’s announcement that all mines in international waters were cleared despite recent tanker strikes near Oman—the U.S. has begun returning personnel to diplomatic posts in Lebanon, Israel, and Saudi Arabia.Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.64%, and the two-year bond was at 4.19%. The CME Group’s <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html" rel="nofollow">FedWatch tool </a>projections show markets pricing a 36.1% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SPY" rel="nofollow">(NYSE:SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/QQQ" rel="nofollow">(NASDAQ:QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were lower in premarket on Wednesday. The SPY was down 0.037% at $765.63, while the QQQ declined by 0.13% to $709.83.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------📚Check out our Substack!https://substack.com/@benzinga🌐 Find more market-moving insights at https://www.benzinga.com — your one-stop destination for the latest financial news, data, and expert analysis to stay ahead of the markets.🖥️ Want the same tools the pros use—without the $10K Bloomberg terminal? Benzinga Edge gives you real-time portfolio alerts, weekly stock picks, and pro-grade research in one command center.👉 https://bit.ly/4unSKiB------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🔔 Subscribe To The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Benzinga📲 Follow us on socials: @Benzinga------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⚠️ Disclaimer:Investing in financial markets carries risk, and there are no guaranteed returns. All information is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Always do your own research and speak with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Only invest what you can afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.

Dow Jones Futures Rise, S&P 500 Slips Ahead of NVDA Q2 Earnings and Fed's Preferred Inflation Data— Zoom, Intuit, Datavault AI in Focus

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U.S. stock futures advanced on Tuesday, as the Dow Jones, S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices rose, following Monday’s mixed close.Meanwhile, Iran vowed retaliation after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/26/08/61393013/bessent-economic-d-day-iran-sanctions" rel="nofollow">expanded sanctions to sever</a> Tehran’s economic lifelines, warning that “no one is above the reach of U.S. sanctions.” The escalating geopolitical friction and threats to Gulf energy chokepoints come as oil prices attempt to stabilize following a steep decline.Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.71%, and the two-year bond was at 4.24%. The CME Group’s <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html" rel="nofollow">FedWatch tool </a>projections show markets pricing a 42.1% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF(NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Tuesday. The SPY was up 0.48% at $767.12, while the QQQ advanced by 0.96% to $713.07.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------📚Check out our Substack!https://substack.com/@benzinga🌐 Find more market-moving insights at https://www.benzinga.com — your one-stop destination for the latest financial news, data, and expert analysis to stay ahead of the markets.🖥️ Want the same tools the pros use—without the $10K Bloomberg terminal? Benzinga Edge gives you real-time portfolio alerts, weekly stock picks, and pro-grade research in one command center.👉 https://bit.ly/4unSKiB------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🔔 Subscribe To The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Benzinga📲 Follow us on socials: @Benzinga------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⚠️ Disclaimer:Investing in financial markets carries risk, and there are no guaranteed returns. All information is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Always do your own research and speak with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Only invest what you can afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.

Dow Jones, S&P 500 Futures Advance as Scott Bessent Expands Sanctions on Iran—Navitas Semiconductor, Gorilla Technology, Real Brokerage in Focus

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U.S. stock futures were lower on Monday, as the Dow Jones, the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices fell, following Friday&#39;s higher close.Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/26/08/61375188/iran-speaker-trump-threat-frozen-foreign-policy-frozen-economy" rel="nofollow">mocked U.S. economic policy</a>, sarcastically asking if Washington plans to “import frozen yields” to fix rising bond yields following President Donald Trump‘s trade and foreign policy moves. Ghalibaf warned on X that “a frozen foreign policy delivers a frozen economy,” taking aim at recent U.S. Treasury buybacks and domestic price-control measures.This week, all eyes are on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/26/08/61373028/nvidia-stock-bargain-status-hints-at-a-buyback-boost-as-earnings-loom" rel="nofollow">Wednesday’s quarterly report</a> from Nvidia Corp. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NVDA" rel="nofollow">(NASDAQ:NVDA</a>), as the market looks to see if immense AI infrastructure demand can reignite mega-cap tech momentum. In addition to Nvidia, CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRWD" rel="nofollow">(NASDAQ:CRWD</a>) and Marvell Technology Inc. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MRVL" rel="nofollow">(NASDAQ:MRVL</a>) will hand in their results on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively.Later in the week, macro attention shifts to Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh‘s scheduled speech on Friday at the annual <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/26/08/61373140/kevin-warsh-heads-to-jackson-hole-what-markets-are-bracing-for" rel="nofollow">Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium</a>, where investors will hang on any hints regarding the Fed’s long-term monetary policy framework and bond market trajectory.Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.71%, and the two-year bond was at 4.22%. The CME Group’s <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html" rel="nofollow">FedWatch tool</a> projections show markets pricing a 36.9% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust(NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF(NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were lower in premarket on Monday. The SPY was down 0.18% at $764.37, while the QQQ declined by 0.61% to $709.09.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------📚Check out our Substack!https://substack.com/@benzinga🌐 Find more market-moving insights at https://www.benzinga.com — your one-stop destination for the latest financial news, data, and expert analysis to stay ahead of the markets.🖥️ Want the same tools the pros use—without the $10K Bloomberg terminal? Benzinga Edge gives you real-time portfolio alerts, weekly stock picks, and pro-grade research in one command center.👉 https://bit.ly/4unSKiB------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🔔 Subscribe To The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Benzinga📲 Follow us on socials: @Benzinga------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⚠️ Disclaimer:Investing in financial markets carries risk, and there are no guaranteed returns. All information is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Always do your own research and speak with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Only invest what you can afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.

Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Futures Slip Ahead of Data-Heavy Week, Nvidia Earnings, and Jackson Hole—BABA, PMI, BIRK in Focus

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U.S. stock futures advanced on Friday, as the Dow Jones, S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices rose, following Thursday’s lower close.In response to the ongoing Middle East tensions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/26/08/61348510/scott-bessent-iran-economic-oblivion-china-tehran-oil-partner" rel="nofollow">U.S. Treasury Secretary</a> Scott Bessent warned that the nation will levy &#34;the toughest sanctions in history&#34; against Iran. This statement comes after President Donald Trump previously <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/26/08/61319472/trump-iran-crushing-economic-operation-tehran-consequences" rel="nofollow">threatened &#34;Economic Warfare&#34;</a> along with &#34;tremendous&#34; ramifications for any countries assisting Tehran.Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.69%, and the two-year bond was at 4.18%. The CME Group’s <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html" rel="nofollow">FedWatch tool </a>projections show markets pricing a 34.6% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Friday. The SPY was up 0.42% at $765.82, while the QQQ advanced by 0.66% to $715.61.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------📚Check out our Substack!https://substack.com/@benzinga🌐 Find more market-moving insights at https://www.benzinga.com — your one-stop destination for the latest financial news, data, and expert analysis to stay ahead of the markets.🖥️ Want the same tools the pros use—without the $10K Bloomberg terminal? Benzinga Edge gives you real-time portfolio alerts, weekly stock picks, and pro-grade research in one command center.👉 https://bit.ly/4unSKiB------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🔔 Subscribe To The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Benzinga📲 Follow us on socials: @Benzinga------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⚠️ Disclaimer:Investing in financial markets carries risk, and there are no guaranteed returns. All information is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Always do your own research and speak with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Only invest what you can afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.

Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Futures Gain as Scott Bessent Touts 'Toughest Sanctions' for Iran— Ross Stores, Strategy, Flowers Foods in Focus

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