Stock Market Today

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Stay ahead of the opening bell with Benzinga's Stock Market Today — your daily stock market morning briefing covering Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 futures before the market opens.

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August 07, 2026 Dow, S&P 500 Futures Gain Even as July Nonfarm Payrolls Unexpectedly Contract—Atlassian, Trade Desk, Cloudflare in Focus
U.S. stock futures were higher on Friday, as the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices rose, following Thursday's lower close.
The U.S. labor market unexpectedly cooled in July as nonfarm payrolls dropped by 23,000, sharply missing FactSet's forecast of a 97,500 gain and falling below June's revised 20,000 increase. Despite the job contraction, the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1%—beating expectations of 4.2%—while average hourly earnings remained essentially flat at $37.62, up 3.2% year-over-year.
Meanwhile, Iran and Oman were continuing negotiations on a proposed framework for the Strait of Hormuz that would allow the two countries more control over the strategic shipping route.
The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.67%, and the two-year bond was at 4.24%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool’s projections show markets pricing a 54.7% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Friday. The SPY was up 0.28% at $770.75, while the QQQ advanced by 0.81% to $720.47.
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August 06, 2026 Dow Futures Gain, Nasdaq 100 Slips as Hormuz Deal Talks Progress—SpaceX, SanDisk, AppLovin in Focus
U.S. stock futures were mixed on Thursday, as the Dow Jones and S&P 500 indices rose and the Nasdaq 100 index declined, following Wednesday’s mixed close.
According to Reuters, a proposed Oman-brokered deal could hand Tehran control over inbound shipping through the crucial Strait of Hormuz, marking a potentially major concession in the five-month conflict.
While crude prices eased with Brent Oil Futures trading around $79.91 per barrel at the last check, Iran reported the shipping agreement was in its final stages; significant sticking points remain over control and cargo fees, with Washington continuing to resist Iranian authority over the waterway.
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.62%, and the two-year bond was at 4.20%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool’s projections show markets pricing a 54.9% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were mixed in premarket on Thursday. The SPY was up 0.18% at $771.20, while the QQQ declined by 0.31% to $715.09.
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August 05, 2026 S&P 500, Dow Futures Gain After Scott Bessent Signals Strait of Hormuz Deal With Iran in Sight—AMD, SpaceX, SanDisk in Focus
U.S. stock futures rose on Wednesday, as the Dow Jones and S&P 500 indices advanced, after the Dow and S&P 500 hit new all-time highs on Tuesday and closed higher.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in an interview with CNBC that there is a chance that the Iran deal may be reached on Tuesday or Wednesday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore the navigation of commercial ships through the critical waterway.
"We are in talks with the Iranians," Bessent said, while adding that there could be major relief across energy products, fertilizers, refined products and industrial gases once a deal is reached with Iran.
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.607%, and the two-year bond was at 4.20%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool’s projections show markets pricing a 58.9% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were mixed in premarket on Wednesday. The SPY was up 0.34% at $773.95, while the QQQ declined by 0.16% to $722.67.
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August 04, 2026 S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Futures Rise After Strong Monday Gains— McDonald's, AMD, Palantir in Focus
U.S. stock futures edged higher on Tuesday, extending the previous session’s gains after President Donald Trump said he would halt further military strikes on Iran, easing fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East and sending oil prices sharply lower.
Dow futures rose about 0.2%, while S&P 500 futures gained 0.2% and Nasdaq-100 futures advanced 0.3%, as investors continued to favour risk assets.
Wall Street rallied on Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing at a record high as falling crude prices and strength in heavyweight technology stocks lifted sentiment. WTI crude tumbled more than 5% to settle at $80.34 a barrel after Trump’s comments signalled a de-escalation in tensions.
Investors will now shift their focus to a fresh batch of corporate earnings, with Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) and McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) scheduled to report before the opening bell and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) due to release results after the market closes.
On the economic front, traders will also monitor June factory orders and U.S. international trade data for further clues on the strength of the economy, while assessing whether easing geopolitical tensions continue to support the recent rebound in equities.
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.69%, and the two-year bond was at 4.26%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool’s projections show markets pricing a 62.7% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Monday. The SPY was up 0.11% at $758.48, while the QQQ advanced by 0.57% to $704.05.
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August 03, 2026 S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq 100 Futures Gain as Trump Halts 'Massive Attack' on Iran—Atkore, Alibaba, ArcelorMittal in Focus
U.S. stock futures rose on Monday, as the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 indices advanced, following Friday’s higher close.
President Donald Trump called off a planned strike on Iran to resume negotiations. Over the weekend, Trump said negotiations with Iran would begin Monday after he halted what he described as a “massive attack.”
Investors have a heavy slate of economic updates and quarterly earnings to watch this week. Key economic releases include July’s nonfarm payrolls employment report and ISM manufacturing and services PMI readings.
On the corporate front, Wall Street’s focus will turn to Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX) issuing its first-ever quarterly results as a public company on Tuesday, alongside key earnings reports from chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) and media powerhouse Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS).
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.69%, and the two-year bond was at 4.25%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool’s projections show markets pricing a 64.5% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Monday. The SPY was up 0.44% at $750.30, while the QQQ advanced by 0.13% to $688.88.
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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
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July 31, 2026 S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq 100 Futures Gain Amid Cooler June PCE Inflation Data and Slower-Than-Expected Q2 GDP—Apple, Amazon, Coinbase in Focus
U.S. stock futures rose on Friday, as the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 indices advanced, following Thursday’s higher close.
On Thursday, cooler June PCE inflation data and softer-than-expected second-quarter GDP reinforced expectations that inflation pressures may be easing after the Fed left rates unchanged at its July meeting.
Heightened security concerns around Egypt’s Suez Canal—amplified by a recent drone attack near Damietta—could increase war-risk insurance premiums, raise shipping costs and, if disruptions persist, add to inflationary pressures.
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.65%, and the two-year bond was at 4.24%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool’s projections show markets pricing a 63% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Friday. The SPY was up 0.31% at $743.96, while the QQQ advanced by 0.94% to $690.00.
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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
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July 30, 2026 S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Futures Gain as Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates—Meta, Microsoft, Apple in Focus
U.S. stock futures were higher on Thursday, as the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices rose, following Wednesday’s lower close.
U.S. Central Command, or CENTCOM, initiated airstrikes against targets in Iran on Wednesday evening following attempted Iranian attacks on U.S. personnel in the Middle East. U.S. Central Command described the action on X, stating, “The strikes are a powerful response to yesterday’s attempted Iranian attacks on U.S. forces based in the Middle East.”
Investors digested the Federal Reserve‘s decision to leave interest rates unchanged, which came alongside a rare dissent from three FOMC members who voted in favor of a rate hike as inflation persists above the Fed’s 2% target.
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.69%, and the two-year bond was at 4.27%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool’s projections show markets pricing a 65.2% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Thursday. The SPY was up 0.32% at $731.78, while the QQQ advanced by 0.52% to $665.18.
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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
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July 29, 2026 Dow Futures Slip, S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Rise as Investors Await Federal Reserve's Decision On Interest Rates—Ford, Bloom, Microsoft in Focus
U.S. stock futures were mixed on Wednesday, as the Dow Jones index slipped, Nasdaq 100, and S&P 500 indices gained, following Tuesday's mixed close.
This comes as the U.S. military said it intercepted a surprise Iranian missile attack after U.S. Central Command, or CENTCOM, said Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at U.S. forces in the Middle East, reviving concerns over Middle East stability and global energy supplies.
Additionally, President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Monday that the U.S. should have the lowest interest rate in the world.
Investors are eagerly waiting for the Federal Open Market Committee decision on interest rates today as Fed Chair Kevin Warsh eliminated any forward-looking guidance during his last speech.
Despite no forward guidance, the CME Group’s FedWatch tool’s projections show markets pricing a 70.6% likelihood of the Federal Reserve leaving the current interest rates unchanged.
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.61%, and the two-year bond was at 4.30%.
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were lower in premarket on Wednesday. The SPY was down 0.089% at $740.20, while the QQQ declined by 0.10% to $674.79.
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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
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July 28, 2026 Dow Jones Futures Gain as Coca-Cola Jumps After Q2 Beat, S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Decline—Boeing, Johnson & Johnson in Focus
U.S. stock futures were mixed on Tuesday, as the Dow Jones and S&P 500 indices gained but Nasdaq 100 slipped, following Monday's mixed close.
June's advance economic indicators report signaled trade relief alongside stable inventory management. The U.S. goods trade deficit narrowed by 4.2% to $101.5 billion in June as imports dropped more sharply than exports. Meanwhile, advance wholesale inventories ticked up 0.3% to $945.9 billion, while advance retail inventories held virtually flat at $831.3 billion.
President Donald Trump dismissed allegations that Russia is sharing high-level intelligence with Iran, stating on Monday that any potential aid “hasn’t had much impact.”
Meanwhile, Trump is set to host separate White House meetings on Tuesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss ending the war with Russia and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to focus on Iran and regional diplomacy. Meanwhile, Brent crude futures fell 2.66% to $83.59.
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.61%, and the two-year bond was at 4.29%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool shows markets pricing in a 68.5% likelihood that the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates unchanged at its July meeting.
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were mixed in premarket on Tuesday. The SPY was up 0.15% at $740.17, while the QQQ declined by 0.63% to $677.82.
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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
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July 27, 2026 S&P 500, Dow Jones Futures Rise as US-Iran Halt Retaliatory Strikes—Microchip Technology, AMD, Nucor in Focus
U.S. stock futures were rising on Monday, as the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices advanced, following Friday’s mixed close.
Over the weekend, the U.S. suspended its 13-night airstrike campaign against Iran to allow for diplomacy and assess munitions stocks. In response, a senior Iranian official confirmed Tehran would also halt retaliatory strikes as long as the U.S. pause continues.
Investors are preparing for a critical week as four ‘Magnificent 7’ heavyweights—Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META), Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)—report quarterly results, alongside the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) interest rate decision on Wednesday presided over by Chair Kevin Warsh.
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.64%, and the two-year bond was at 4.30%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool’s projections show markets pricing a 68.5% likelihood of the Federal Reserve leaving the current interest rates unchanged during July’s meeting.
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Monday. The SPY was up 0.94% at $745.85, while the QQQ advanced by 1.57% to $695.
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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
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