Dow Futures were up about 70 points ahead of Friday’s open, suggesting a modest rebound for the blue-chip index after a stretch of record-setting gains elsewhere and relatively muted sessions for the Dow itself.
US stock futures traded in green early Friday, pointing to a quiet start after a strong week on Wall Street.
S&P 500 futures edged up 0.1%, while Nasdaq 100 futures were flat. Dow futures ticked higher by 0.13%.
Markets have been on a tear. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq extended their winning streaks on Thursday, each setting fresh all-time highs both intraday and at the close.
The S&P 500 has now recorded 13 record closes so far this year, including four just this week after breaking above the 6,300 level on Monday.
The Nasdaq joined in with its own milestone, closing above 21,000 for the first time on Wednesday and locking in three new records in as many sessions.
5 things to know before Wall Street opens
1. Technology stocks remain the heartbeat of the market’s recent strength, with Alphabet and Nvidia continuing to lead the charge.
With better-than-expected earnings, but what really grabbed investor attention was their commitment to artificial intelligence.
2. Nvidia, still riding high on AI demand, added to its rally as investors remained upbeat about the chipmaker’s dominant position in the space.
Tesla, by contrast, weighed slightly on the sector after Elon Musk struck a cautious tone, warning of potentially “rough quarters” ahead.
Still, despite that drag, big tech remains the engine behind this year’s market rally.
3. Investors are keeping a close eye on US trade talks. With a deal recently sealed with Japan, the spotlight has now turned to negotiations with the European Union and other key allies.
A potential 30% tariff on EU imports is still on the table, with Washington’s August 1 deadline fast approaching.
The stakes are high: any breakthrough or escalation could ripple across markets, especially for industrial giants and global firms that make up a large chunk of the Dow.
4. Earnings season is off to a strong start, giving stocks a lift. So far, more than 80% of S&P 500 companies that have reported have beaten Wall Street expectations, according to data from LSEG.
That trend has helped keep equity markets supported this week.
Attention now turns to upcoming results from major consumer and industrial names. Any surprises, good or bad, could set the tone at the open and stir volatility in early trading.
5. Traders widely expect the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged at next week’s policy meeting.
President Trump’s recent visit to the central bank helped calm nerves, signaling that no sudden moves are on the horizon. Still, markets aren’t entirely in the clear.
Fresh inflation and GDP data due later today could shift the outlook, especially if the numbers come in hotter or cooler than expected.
Any surprise on that front could move bond yields and stir volatility in equities as investors look ahead to August.
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