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Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500 posts three-week win streak
U.S. stock futures exhibited little change as the markets transition into a new week following the S&P 500's third consecutive week of gains, despite a lower close on Friday. The Dow Jones futures posted a marginal increase while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures also showed slight upward movements. The stock market reflects bullish investor sentiment buoyed by a strong earnings season, yet it contends with geopolitical tensions and mixed economic indicators ahead.
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Published 16 Aug 2026, 23:55 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- U.S. stock futures stable after S&P 500's third week of gains
- Dow Jones futures up by 11 points (0.02%)
- Federal Reserve's meeting minutes to be released on Wednesday
- Key retail earnings reports from Walmart, Home Depot, and Lowe's upcoming
- Investor focus on August Empire State manufacturing index
Interesting facts
- The S&P 500 reached new all-time highs last week
- Investors are showing resilience despite geopolitical issues
- Less market-moving news is expected in the coming days