Stock Futures Flat as S&P 500 (SPX) Eyes All-Time High
U.S. stock futures held steady Wednesday night, with the S&P 500 (SPX) staying close to its record high. Futures on the Nasdaq 100 (NDX), the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), and the S&P 500 (SPX) were up 0.05%, 0.01%, and 0.01%, respectively, at 8:39 p.m. EST, June 25.
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On Wednesday, the S&P 500 ended with a gain of less than 0.01%, the Nasdaq 100 edged up 0.21%, while the Dow Jones slipped about 0.3%. Despite the mixed session, all three indexes remain on track for a positive week, with the S&P 500 still less than 1% below its February peak.
Meanwhile, tensions in the Middle East have eased as Israel and Iran agreed to a truce. However, Trump cautioned that fighting could resume 'soon,' even though he believes that scenario is unlikely.
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