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Nasdaq climbs as AI trading contracts offset Dow weakness

Nasdaq futures weaker vs. Dow as chip shares slip ahead of Fed minutes

U.S. stock futures were mixed early Tuesday, with Nasdaq contracts falling and the Dow and Russell futures higher. Around 5:50 a.m. EDT, Dow Jones E-minis gained 122 points, or 0.23%. S&P 500 E-minis slipped 10.75 points, or 0.14%, while Nasdaq 100 E-minis lost 311.25 points, or 1.04%. Russell 2000 futures added 4.6 points, or 0.15%.
Nasdaq futures move higher in early trading, Dow stays near record

Nasdaq futures move higher in early trading, Dow stays near record

U.S. stock futures edged higher ahead of Monday’s opening bell, with gains looking tight in early trading. Nasdaq-100 futures gained 1.02% as of 05:40, S&P 500 futures were up 0.44% by 05:42, and Dow futures added 0.06% at 05:31. The gap between Nasdaq-100 and Dow futures stood at 96 basis points.
Dow hits record but chips slide in quiet trade ahead of July 4 break

Nasdaq futures up, chip rotation risk in focus

U.S. stock futures jumped early Monday, ahead of Wall Street’s return from the July Fourth holiday. Nasdaq futures outperformed Dow futures by 85 basis points, hinting at stronger demand for big tech and growth names after chips slipped last week. Google Finance tracked Dow futures up 0.21%, S&P 500 futures up 0.48% and Nasdaq futures ahead by 1.06%.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 04.07.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: July 4, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: July 5, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT South Korea Sees More Volatility as Debt-Fueled Investments Jump July 5, 2026, 3:50 AM EDT. Volatility is up in South Korea’s stock market as investors take on more debt. Credit loans rose 4.4 trillion won, even as bank deposits dropped 18 trillion won. Analysts say the move to borrow for investing could shake up the market and hit confidence. They warn higher credit use could bring bigger swings. The latest numbers have some calling for closer watch on credit as the economy deals with the
4 July 2026
Dow up but AI-chip slide hits Nasdaq after jobs report

US stock futures set for gains ahead of July 4; chip selloff masks broader move

U.S. stock investors go into the long weekend without the usual premarket session, as exchanges stay closed for Independence Day observed. The last read on futures had buyers stepping in after a weaker jobs report eased worries about a Fed rate hike soon. U.S. stock and bond markets are shut Friday and regular trading starts back up Monday, July 6.
Dow hits record but chips slide in quiet trade ahead of July 4 break

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 03.07.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: July 3, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: July 4, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT Xero Ltd (ASX:XRO) shares up after sharp 12-month fall; eyes on subscriber growth and SaaS margins July 4, 2026, 3:57 AM EDT. Xero Ltd (ASX:XRO) shares climbed 1.43% to A$72.25, but they’re still down 59.07% over the past year. The cloud accounting software firm, with about A$12.33 billion in market cap, serves small and mid-sized businesses in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and North America. Investors are watching subscriber numbers, recurring revenue, and how well Xero pushes into new regions. Xero runs a SaaS model
3 July 2026
Dow up but AI-chip slide hits Nasdaq after jobs report

Dow up but AI-chip slide hits Nasdaq after jobs report

U.S. stocks ended mixed Thursday, with losses in AI and chip names wiping out broader gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 291.82 points, or 0.56%, to 52,597.06, according to Reuters/LSEG data. The S&P 500 slipped 32.26 points, or 0.44%, to 7,450.97, and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 309.35 points, or 1.19%, to 25,730.69.
Nasdaq under pressure with chip names lower; futures drift before jobs data

Nasdaq under pressure with chip names lower; futures drift before jobs data

U.S. stock-index futures pointed to a mixed start Thursday. Dow and Russell 2000 futures edged up in early New York trading, but Nasdaq 100 futures slipped. Traders are watching for a jobs report that could shift rate hike bets ahead of a three-day break. Nasdaq’s premarket goes from 4:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET, and the regular session opens at 9:30 a.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m. ET.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 02.07.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: July 2, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: July 3, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT CVC Income & Growth sets September 2026 tender limits for Sterling, Euro shares July 3, 2026, 3:51 AM EDT. CVC Income & Growth Limited reported that it set the share caps for its September 2026 semi-annual tender: 155.5 million Sterling Shares and 83.0 million Euro Shares. The company said these figures stick to the rules in its April 2026 AGM and March 2019 prospectus. The limits match regulatory requirements from the UK Financial Conduct Authority. BNP Paribas and Cadarn Capital are listed as investor contacts.
2 July 2026
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 30.06.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 30, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: July 1, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT ASX 200 Drops 0.6% to Start New Fiscal Year as Global Jitters Weigh July 1, 2026, 3:54 AM EDT. The ASX 200 slid 0.6% to 8,723 at Wednesday’s open for the new financial year. Traders pointed to weak risk appetite after U.S. futures slipped, following strong H1 2026 gains and as the market braced for May trade numbers. Selling hit commercial services, financials, logistics and consumer names. Australia’s big four banks lost around 1.5%-2.5%. Building permits extended their fall for a third straight month. Minutes
Nasdaq bounce hides thin megacap recovery as US stocks end

Nasdaq bounce hides thin megacap recovery as US stocks end

U.S. stocks climbed Monday, but the close didn’t fully back up the day’s upbeat numbers. The Nasdaq led gains, S&P 500 rose over 1%, and the Dow crossed 52,000. Even so, there weren’t many fresh highs and breadth stayed moderate. The move seemed more about big-cap names bouncing than a real broad rally heading into the end of the quarter.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 29.06.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 29, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: June 30, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT Harvest Minerals (AIM: HMI) posts 2025 results, flags Brazil project hurdles June 30, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT. Harvest Minerals Limited said in its 2025 audited results that the Arapua Fertiliser Project in Brazil faced operational challenges. The AIM-listed fertiliser group sold 25,983 tonnes and is focused on keeping Arapua running and working out new debt terms as it faces global headwinds. Early-stage rare earth element (REE) exploration at Arapua looks promising, the company said. Harvest raised £300,000 from a placing and warrants, and director fees
29 June 2026
Trump-era loan caps could open door for private lenders in grad school market

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 28.06.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 28, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: June 29, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT Solidion Technology to Acquire SpaceX Shares as Strategic Treasury Asset June 29, 2026, 3:57 AM EDT. Solidion Technology (Nasdaq: STI) will opportunistically acquire SpaceX shares as a long-term strategic treasury holding, reflecting its confidence in SpaceX’s role in aerospace, energy, and transportation. The move aligns with Solidion’s focus on advanced battery technologies used in SpaceX’s demanding Starship, Falcon, and Starlink programs. The allocation will be modest, preserving capital for core operations while providing transparent balance sheet exposure to SpaceX’s growth. CEO Jaymes Winters highlighted SpaceX’s
28 June 2026
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