Stock Futures Rise after S&P 500 Hits New Record
U.S. stock futures edged up Sunday evening as investors look to close out a strong month for stocks. Futures on the Nasdaq 100 (NDX), the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), and the S&P 500 (SPX) were up 0.3%, 0.42%, and 0.22%, respectively, at 8:29 p.m. EST, June 29.
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The market has rebounded this month as investors watch trade talks closely. June's gains reflect investor optimism, as most tariff threats have not been carried out.
On Friday, the Nasdaq Composite hit a new all-time high, rising about 0.5%, while the Dow Jones climbed nearly 1%, and the S&P 500 gained around 0.5%, closing at a record high. For the week, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 both set fresh records, gaining 3.44% and 4.20%. The Dow also rose 3.82% for the week, now up 19.7% from its April low and just under 3% away from its record high.
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