U.S. Stock Futures Flat Post Record-Breaking S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rally
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On Wednesday's regular trading session, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq both set new intraday and closing records for the second consecutive day, increasing 0.32% and 0.14%, respectively. The Dow Jones also saw a significant gain of 1.04%.
Looking ahead, investors are awaiting more economic data on Thursday. These include the July Producer Price Index (PPI), a key measure of wholesale prices, and the latest jobless claims data for the week ended August 8.
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