Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise as deal spree bolsters AI hopes, while shutdown drags on
US stock futures drifted higher on Friday after hitting fresh records, with Wall Street fixated on the promise of AI even as the government shutdown drags on.
Futures attached to the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F), the benchmark S&P 500 (ES=F), and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) all made gains of around 0.1%.
Read MoreEmerging Stocks Jump to 2021 High as AI Frenzy Fuels Tech Rally
Most emerging-market currencies weakened as the dollar snapped a four-day losing streak and traders grappled with the lack of economic indicators during the US government shutdown. Stocks rose.
An MSCI Inc. gauge for developing-nation currencies ended the session less than 0.1% lower Thursday. High-yielding names like Mexico’s peso,
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Read MoreAre Social Security payments affected by the government shutdown?
The government shutdown is in full-swing, and if you receive Social Security, you might be wondering if this will impact your benefits.
While most agencies have stopped or reduced services and furloughed all but the most essential employees, Social Security offices will operate with essential personnel to ensure beneficiaries will receive their payments on time.
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Read MoreStock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures hold steady after record-setting rally
US stock futures were little changed on Thursday, following a record-setting trading session amid optimism for further interest-rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.
Contracts tied to the S&P 500 (ES=F), Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) and Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) hovered just above the flat line.
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Alert: 77.7% Upside In Under-the-Radar Growth Stock
Investment Alert: Buy dLocal Under $13
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Growth stocks aren’t in vogue right now but some exhibit growth rates so high that they can’t help but seize your attention.
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Billionaire Bets Big On Under-the-Radar Tech Stock
You may not have heard of Glenview Capital Management or Larry Robbins, who leads it, but the asset management firm oversees $4.4 billion and has taken a meaningful stake in one little-known firm that appears to be substantially undervalued.
The information technology services and consulting company that has earned Robbins favor goes by the name DXC Technology Company,
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