As of July 18, 2025, U.S. stock market futures indicate a modest pause following the record closes achieved by the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite on the previous trading day. The S&P 500 advanced 0.5% to a new all-time high, while the Nasdaq rose 0.7%, driven by solid corporate earnings and positive economic indicators. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also gained approximately 230 points, or 0.5%.
Pre-market futures as of the latest available data show slight gains across major indices, suggesting a breather rather than continued aggressive upward momentum. Specifically:
Dow Jones futures are up approximately 96 to 117 points, representing a 0.2% to 0.26% increase.
S&P 500 futures have risen by about 0.15% to 0.2%.
Nasdaq 100 futures are mixed, with reports indicating a range from a slight decline of 0.08% to a gain of 0.2%, reflecting some variability in pre-market trading.
This tempered movement comes amid anticipation of key earnings reports from companies such as American Express, Charles Schwab, and 3M, as well as broader optimism surrounding U.S. economic strength. Market participants are monitoring these developments closely, with the Nasdaq poised for another solid weekly performance, up 1.5% since the start of the week.
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