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Wall Street futures rise as chip stocks jump; here’s the U.S. economic calendar today

Wall Street futures rise as chip stocks jump; here’s the U.S. economic calendar today

U.S. stock index futures rose early Friday, led by gains in memory-chip makers such as Micron, Western Digital, and Seagate. Dow E-minis were up 47 points, S&P 500 E-minis gained 20, and Nasdaq 100 E-minis jumped 148.25 by 5:52 a.m. ET. J.B. Hunt dropped nearly 5% after weak earnings. Investors await industrial production data at 9:15 a.m. ET and Fed officials’ remarks later today.
16 January 2026
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  • Top UK Dividend Shares for Building Passive Income in 2026
    June 28, 2026, 1:29 PM EDT. As investors seek durable income streams in 2026, established British dividend shares like Diageo, Unilever, and National Grid stand out. These companies have decades-long records of payouts, manageable debt, and strong cash flows supporting dividends. Diageo, with a 4% yield and a 42-year dividend history, is highlighted for its global brands and income reliability amid market uncertainties. Other recommended names include defensive staples and regulated utilities, offering steady or growing dividends without chasing unsustainable high yields. This cautious approach prioritizes long-term dividend growth and cash coverage, making these stocks attractive for passive income portfolios.

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28 June 2026
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Micron (NASDAQ:MU) moves pull Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) into focus this week for AI stocks

Micron (NASDAQ:MU) moves pull Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) into focus this week for AI stocks

28 June 2026
Micron’s record $41.46 billion quarter and $50 billion Q4 outlook highlight surging memory demand as Apple hikes Mac and iPad prices after DRAM costs nearly double; with the Philadelphia semiconductor index down 7.9% last week, investors face a compressed four-day week to gauge if AI’s memory squeeze boosts profits or triggers a tech cost shock, as payrolls data and rate risks loom.
US stocks look to jobs data as traders shift from AI tech

US stocks look to jobs data as traders shift from AI tech

28 June 2026
Semiconductor stocks plunged 7.9% last week, their worst performance since April, dragging the S&P 500 down 2.05% as investors pulled nearly $20 billion from tech funds; strategists warn that continued weakness in mega-cap tech could weigh on cap-weighted indexes even as smaller stocks rally, with upcoming jobs data and rate expectations posing further risks.
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