Must-Know Insider Tips Before the Stock Market Opens
What Investors Need to Know Today Investors can expect little change in US stock futures as the market looks to close the week on a positive note. The S&P 500 is up by 3.7%, the Nasdaq by 5%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average by 2.7% as of Thursday's close, marking a strong week compared to last week's volatility. Walmart shares are declining slightly in premarket trading after reaching a record high on Thursday due to better-than-expected quarterly results. The retail giant raised its full-year outlook and highlighted the resilient consumer market. Despite posting record sales driven by artificial intelligence (AI), shares of chip-equipment maker Applied Materials (AMAT) have slipped in premarket trading. The company anticipates fourth-quarter revenue of about $6.93 billion and diluted earnings per share within analysts' expectations. July housing starts data is expected to show a smaller increase from June's gains, with economists predicting an ...