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Exchange-Traded Funds Higher, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Friday Amid Retail Sales Data

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.1%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) advanced 0.3% in Friday's premarket activity, amid July retail sales data and rising oil prices.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures advancing 0.2% before the start of regular trading.US retail sales declined by 0.6% in July, compared with the expectation for a 0.1% increase in a survey compiled by Bloomberg and following the previous month's revised 0.2% increase.The business inventories data for June and the University of Michigan's preliminary consumer sentiment reading for August will be released at 10:00 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 0.8%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1.29% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 0.65%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was 0.01% lower.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated 0.23%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 1.3%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was inactive as well.Heartflow (HTFL) stock advanced 24.8% after the company reported overnight a narrower-than-anticipated Q2 loss and a surge in revenue.Winners and Losers:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) rose 0.38%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was 0.5% higher and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was flat.York Space Systems (YSS) stock was down more than 11.4% after the company reported a wider Q2 loss and cut its 2026 revenue guidance.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) fell 0.09%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.29%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.2% higher.Nu (NU) shares were up 15.3% after the company reported overnight a year-over-year surge in Q2 net income and revenue.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.2%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was flat, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.2%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was flat.Reddit (RDDT) advanced by 11% in pre-bell activity a day after S&P Dow Jones Indices said Reddit will join the S&P 500 before the opening of trading on Aug. 18.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) was up 0.4%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.6% higher, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.2%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was 0.9% higher, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 0.3%.Sandisk (SNDK) shares were up more than 6% after Wells Fargo and RBC lifted their price targets on the company.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was up 0.4%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.3%.Energy Fuels (UUUU) stock was up more than 1% before the market opened after BMO Capital initiated the company with an outperform rating.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil gained by 0.6% to $81.71 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up 1.3% at $2.76 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) gained 0.5%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.2% higher.Gold futures for November were up by 0.2% to $4,429.90 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures advanced 0.2% to $65.12 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) gained by 0.5%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 0.8% higher.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Advance Pre-Bell Thursday

Financial stocks were advancing pre-bell Thursday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) up 0.5%.The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was 1.7% higher and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was down 1.3%.Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), Progmat and Digital Asset Holdings are launching a collaboration on a proof-of-concept to bring Japanese government bond repurchase transactions on-chain through Canton Network, according to a statement. Shares of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group were up 1.8% premarket.Figure Technology Solutions (FIGR) stock was up more than 4% after the company posted higher Q2 earnings and net revenue.Brookfield (BN) reported higher Q2 distributable earnings and revenue. Shares of Brookfield were down 0.2% premarket.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Thursday Amid Producer Inflation Data Release

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.2%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.1% higher in Thursday's premarket activity amid softer-than-expected July producer prices.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.2%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.3%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.1% before the start of regular trading.In premarket activity, bitcoin was up by 0.1%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.1% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 0.04%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was 0.2% lower.The US Producer Price Index held steady in July following a 0.1% decrease in June, compared with the 0.2% gain expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:30 am ET.US initial jobless claims rose to a level of 209,000 in the week ended Aug. 8 from an upwardly revised 200,000 level in the previous week, compared with expectations for a smaller increase to 202,000 in a survey of analysts compiled by Bloomberg.The weekly natural gas stocks data will be released at 10:30 am ET.Federal Reserve Cleveland President Beth Hammack, Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin, and Atlanta Fed President Cheryl Venable speak on Thursday.Power Play:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.1%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was flat, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was 0.1% lower. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.3%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.7% higher.Birkenstock (BIRK) shares were up more than 11% pre-bell after the company reported higher fiscal Q3 adjusted earnings and revenue.Winners and Losers:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated 0.1%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was up 0.4% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Intuitive Machines (LUNR) stock was down more than 9% before the opening bell after the company reported a wider Q2 loss.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 0.1%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.03% higher, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.02%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was flat, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell by 0.5%.Cisco Systems (CSCO) shares were down more than 6% in premarket activity even after the company reported higher-than-expected fiscal Q4 results and guidance for fiscal Q1 and 2027.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.02% while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was 0.3% lower.Golar LNG (GLNG) stock was up nearly 3% before market open after the company posted higher Q2 net income and operating revenue.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.4%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 1.3%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 1% lower.Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) shares were up 2% in early-hours activity after the company said it is launching a proof-of-concept collaboration to bring Japanese government bond repurchase transactions on-chain through Canton Network.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.4%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.7%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) gained 0.5%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.6% higher.AbCellera Biologics (ABCL) stock was down more than 1% premarket after the company priced a public offering of shares and pre-funded warrants for expected gross proceeds of about $200 million, the company said Thursday.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 2.1% to $81.54 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was 0.8% lower at $2.78 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) decreased by 1.8%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.1% lower.Gold futures for November were down by 0.5% at $4,443.40 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated 0.8% to $65.19 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was down by 0.6%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 0.6% lower.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Edge Higher Pre-Bell Wednesday

Financial stocks were edging higher pre-bell Wednesday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) marginally advancing.The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was 0.2% lower and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was down 0.2%.Marex Group (MRX) stock was up more than 7% after the company posted higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.Lazard (LAZ) shares were up nearly 3% after the company reported preliminary assets under management of about $286.9 billion as of July 31, up from $284.7 billion the previous month.StoneX Group (SNEX) stock was up more than 1% after the company said it has agreed to acquire Banco Travelex.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Gain Pre-Bell Wednesday Amid In-Line Consumer Inflation Data, Tech Gains

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.2%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.7% higher in Wednesday's premarket activity as investors welcomed a July consumer inflation reading that matched forecasts and continued strength in AI-related technology shares.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.3%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.7% before the start of regular trading.Mortgage applications rose by 3.6% in the week ended Aug. 7 after a 2.9% decline in the previous week as 30-year fixed mortgage rates declined, according to Mortgage Bankers Association data released Wednesday.The US seasonally adjusted consumer price index, a measure of inflation, gained 0.1% in July, as expected and following a 0.4% decrease in June, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday.Weekly crude oil stocks data will be released at 10:30 am ET.The US Treasury is due to publish its monthly budget statement for July at 2 pm ET.In premarket activity, bitcoin was up by 1.1%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1.2% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 2%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was down 0.7%.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated 0.2%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was 0.02% lower, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was flat. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) advanced 0.1%Definium Therapeutics (DFTX) stock was up more than 17% premarket after the company said its phase 3 Voyage study of DT120 lysergide orally disintegrating tablets in adults with generalized anxiety disorder met its primary endpoint.Winners and Losers:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) rose 1%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1% higher, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was inactive. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was up 2.1%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 2.1%.Octave Intelligence (OCTV) shares were down more than 14% in premarket activity after the company posted lower Q2 revenue.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated 0.03%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.2%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.1% higher.Marex Group (MRX) shares were up 8% in early-hours activity after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.3%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was flat and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Firefly Aerospace (FLY) stock was up more than 3% before the opening bell after the company reported a narrower Q2 adjusted loss and higher year-over-year revenue.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was inactive, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was down by 0.4%.Fervo Energy (FRVO) stock was up more than 2% before market open after the company reported a narrower Q2 net loss.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.03%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) retreated 0.01%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was down 1.3%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.03%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) gained 0.02%.Kontoor Brands (KTB) shares were down more than 1% pre-bell following the company's Q2 financial results.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 0.6% to $83.69 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was 1.3% higher at $2.80 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 0.1%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 2% higher.Gold futures for November gained by 0.7% to reach $4,472.20 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated 2.3% to $66.44 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was up by 0.8%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 2% higher.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Edge Higher Premarket Tuesday

Financial stocks were edging higher premarket Tuesday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) marginally advancing.The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was 0.4% higher and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was up 0.1%.etoro (ETOR) shares were down more than 5% after the company reported a decline in Q2 revenue. etoro also agreed to acquire TradeZero for up to $231 million in cash and up to 2.5 million newly issued Class A common shares.Bank of Montreal (BMO) and Royal Bank of Canada agreed to sell jointly owned Moneris Solutions to Francisco Partners for about CA$2 billion ($1.44 billion) in cash, with BMO entitled to 50% of the proceeds, the company said. Bank of Montreal stock was up more than 1% pre-bell.Invesco (IVZ) had $2.447 trillion in assets under management as of the end of July, down from $2.470 trillion at the end of June, the company said. Invesco stock was 0.6% lower premarket.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds Higher, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Tuesday Amid Stalled US-Iran Talks

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.2% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.4% higher in Tuesday's premarket activity as stalled US-Iran talks weigh on investors.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.03%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.3% before the start of regular trading.The National Federation of Independent Business' monthly Small Business Optimism Index rose to a reading of 99.8 in July from 97.4 in June but was below a reading of 100.3 a year earlier.The existing home sales data for July will be released at 10 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was up by 0.7%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.8% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 0.9%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) gained 0.5%.Power Play:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.02%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was 0.7% lower, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.02%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) and the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) were inactive.Upwork (UPWK) shares were down more than 18% pre-bell after the company posted Q3 and 2026 guidance that trailed analyst estimates.Winners and Losers:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.03%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.01%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.03% lower.Riot Platforms (RIOT) shares were up 16%, a day after that company said that it signed a computing agreement expected to generate $9.10 billion in revenue over the initial 20-year term and includes two five-year extension options that could bring total contract value to $16.10 billion.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.3%, the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was flat, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Plug Power (PLUG) stock was up more than 14% before the opening bell after the company reported a narrowed Q2 adjusted net loss and higher revenue.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated 0.01%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) gained 0.01%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.4% lower.Legend Biotech (LEGN) stock was up more than 4% premarket after the company reported forecast-beating Q2 earnings and revenue.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was up 0.1%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was down by 0.2%.HighPeak Energy (HPK) stock was up more than 4% after the company reported higher Q2 earnings and revenue late Monday.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced 0.6%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was flat, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.03%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was 2.4% higher, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 1.4%.Nvidia (NVDA) shares were 1% higher pre-bell after the chipmaker said it partnered with six major financial institutions to raise $500 billion in third-party capital for the development of artificial intelligence infrastructure.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 0.4% to $82.43 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was 0.04% lower at $2.79 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 0.1%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1% higher.Gold futures for November gained by 0.7% to reach $4,451.70 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated 0.2% to $65.18 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was up by 0.2%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 1.1% higher.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Lean Lower Pre-Bell Monday

Financial stocks were leaning lower pre-bell Monday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) declining by 0.1%.The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was 0.1% higher and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was down 0.2%.Robinhood Markets (HOOD) said it will begin rolling out cryptocurrency trading to eligible UK customers this week, allowing them to trade digital assets through its app, Bloomberg reported. Robinhood Markets shares were 0.3% higher premarket.Strive (ASST) stock was down more than 1% after the company reported a wider Q2 adjusted loss.Paysafe (PSFE) has launched its PaysafeWallet app in Poland. Shares of Paysafe were down 0.9% pre-bell.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds Lower, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Monday Amid Rising Oil Prices

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.1% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) retreated 0.1% in Monday's premarket activity amid higher crude prices tied to the Strait of Hormuz uncertainty.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.04%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.2% before the start of regular trading.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 0.3%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.2% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 0.1%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) rose 5%.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.2%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.3%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.4% higher.Sionna Therapeutics (SION) shares were down more than 90% after the company said it will not advance SION-719 as an add-on therapy to standard of care Trikafta in cystic fibrosis patients after a phase 2a proof-of-concept failed to meet its key activity endpoint of sweat chloride reduction.Winners and Losers:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 0.3%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.4% lower, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.3%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was up 0.1%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) declined by 0.1%.Monday.com (MNDY) stock was more than 10% lower in premarket activity after the company guided for Q3 revenue that trailed analyst estimates.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) gained 0.03%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 1.1%.National Energy Services Reunited (NESR) shares were up over 8% before market open after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.02%, the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) retreated 0.01%, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.CECO Environmental (CECO) stock was up over 7% before the opening bell after the company reported higher Q2 non-GAAP earnings and net sales.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.3%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was 0.5% lower, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was 0.1% higher. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.2%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was up 0.9%.GameStop (GME) shares were up more than 2% pre-bell after Bloomberg reported that Chief Executive Ryan Cohen is considering pulling the company's $56 billion bid for eBay (EBAY). eBay shares were 0.4% lower.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated 0.03%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.1%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.1% higher.Robinhood Markets (HOOD) stock was up 1% in early-hours activity after Bloomberg reported the company will begin rolling out cryptocurrency trading to eligible UK customers this week, allowing them to trade digital assets through its app.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 1.8% to $79.58 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was 4.5% higher at $2.78 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 3.3%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 3.4% higher.Gold futures for November declined by 0.2% to $4,390.40 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures gained 1% to reach $64.14 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was down by 0.3%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 0.3% higher.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Lean Lower Pre-Bell Friday

Financial stocks were leaning lower pre-bell Friday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) marginally declining.The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was 0.3% lower and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was down 0.1%.Essent Group (ESNT) shares were up more than 4% after the company reported higher Q2 earnings and revenue.Apollo Global Management (APO) and KKR (KKR) received approval from European regulators to take joint control of Atlantic Aviation Holding, the European Commission said. Apollo Global Management and KKR shares were 0.3% higher premarket.Goldman Sachs BDC (GSBD) reported a flat Q2 net investment income, while total investment income declined during the period. Goldman Sachs BDC stock was up 0.1% pre-bell.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Friday Amid Strong Tech Results

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.3%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.6% higher in Friday's premarket activity as strong technology earnings supported gains in AI-related shares.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.3%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.6% before the start of regular trading.The July employment report showed nonfarm payrolls fell by 23,000, compared with the 80,000 jobs increase expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:35 am ET, while June payrolls were revised downwards to a 20,000 increase and May payrolls were revised down to a 63,000 increase, for a net downward revision of 103,000 jobs.Richmond Federal Reserve President Tom Barkin is slated to speak on Friday.The New York Fed's inflation expectations report for July will be released at 11 am ET.In premarket activity, bitcoin was up by 0.9%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 0.5%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced 0.9%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.3% higher, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was flat. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was 1.3% higher, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 1.5%.Atlassian (TEAM) shares were up more than 30% in premarket activity after the company reported higher fiscal Q4 non-GAAP net income and revenue.Winners and Losers:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.3%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was down 0.02% and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was 2.2% higher. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.3%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) rose 0.6%.Figs (FIGS) shares were up more than 25% pre-bell after the company posted higher Q2 earnings and sales.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.8%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) were inactive.Willdan (WLDN) stock was up more than 14% before the opening bell following the company's Q2 financial results.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated 0.2%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) gained 0.01%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) rose 2%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 1% higher.Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) stock was up more than 10% premarket after the company reported it swung to Q2 adjusted earnings.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.5%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was 0.4% lower.Innovex International (INVX) stock was down more than 5% before market open after the company said late Thursday it priced an underwritten offering of 5 million shares on behalf of selling stockholders.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated 0.1%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.04%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.3% higher.HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital (HASI) shares were up 3% in early-hours activity after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 0.7% to $76.73 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was flat at $2.64 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) decreased by 0.7%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.3% higher.Gold futures for November advanced by 1.9% to $4,381.80 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures rose 4.5% to $64.40 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was up by 1.5%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 3.5% higher.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Rise Premarket Thursday

Financial stocks were rising premarket Thursday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advancing by 0.2%.The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was 0.7% higher and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was down 0.8%.Fiserv (FISV) shares were down more than 11% after the company posted lower Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue, and cut its 2026 outlook.Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) stock was up more than 1% after the company said its European clearing unit will expand its securities financing transactions service to include fixed-income lending starting Aug. 24.Walker & Dunlop (WD) shares were down more than 6% after the company reported a decline in Q2 revenue.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Thursday Amid Corporate Earnings Deluge

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.1% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) retreated 0.7% in Thursday's premarket activity as the corporate earnings deluge continues.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.01%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures gaining 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures slipping 0.3% before the start of regular trading.Challenger, Gray & Christmas reported earlier Thursday that layoff intentions declined in July from both June and the previous month, but the technology sector still led the total and artificial intelligence was the key reason listed for the fifth straight month.The weekly jobless claims bulletin showed 199,000 new unemployment claims for the week ended Aug. 1, compared with the upwardly revised figure of 198,000 in the prior week, and it came in above the 205,000 expected, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg.Q2 nonfarm productivity increased at a 1.4% annual rate, above forecasts for 0.6%, while unit labor costs increased 1.3%, compared with the 2.1% rise expected.Wholesale inventories data for June are due to be released at 10 am ET, followed by weekly natural gas stocks at 10:30 am ET.Federal Reserve St. Louis President Alberto Musalem is slated to speak on Thursday.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 0.6%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.7% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 0.8%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) was inactive, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.5% lower, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 1.4%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was up 0.1%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell by 1%.SiTime (SITM) shares were up more than 27% in premarket activity after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.Winners and Losers:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.7%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.4%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) gained 0.1%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.5% higher.Insmed (INSM) stock was up more than 26% premarket after the company reported higher Q2 revenue.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.4%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was inactive, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was up 0.3%.LegalZoom (LZ) stock was down 26% after the company cut its fiscal 2026 revenue guidance and announced a 13% companywide workforce reduction.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.6%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 1.7%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 1.6% lower.Fiserv (FISV) shares were down 12% in early hours activity after the company reported lower Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.2%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) gained 1.6% and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was flat. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) and the VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) were flat, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.4% higher.Diageo (DEO) shares were up more than 4% pre-bell after the company reported higher fiscal 2026 preliminary adjusted earnings.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was inactive, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 1.4%.ConocoPhillips (COP) stock was up more than 2% before market open after the company said that Chief Financial Officer Andy O'Brien will succeed Ryan Lance as president and chief executive officer, effective Sept. 1.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil gained by 1.5% to reach $76.35 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down 1.3% at $2.65 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 1.4%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.2% lower.Gold futures for November advanced by 0.6% to $4,329.00 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures lost 0.5% to reach $61.97 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was up by 3%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 4.4% higher.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Advance Pre-Bell Wednesday

Financial stocks were advancing pre-bell Wednesday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) up 0.5%.The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was 1.4% higher and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was down 1.3%.Banco Santander (SAN) and Webster Financial (WBS) have received US Federal Reserve approval for their proposed deal under which Banco Santander will acquire Webster, the companies said. Shares of Banco Santander and Webster Financial were up more than 1% in recent premarket activity.Global Payments (GPN) stock was down more than 3% even after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and adjusted net revenue.Thomson Reuters (TRI) shares were marginally advancing after the company posted higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue, and it raised its 2026 revenue growth guidance.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds Higher, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Amid Corporate Earnings, Hormuz Reopening Hopes

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.4% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.1% higher in Wednesday's premarket activity amid continued corporate earnings and optimism around a possible opening of the Strait of Hormuz.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.3%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.3%, and Nasdaq futures slipping 0.02% before the start of regular trading.Mortgage applications fell by 2.9% in the week ended July 31 as 30-year fixed mortgage rates rose to their highest level in more than a year after the Federal Open Market Committee's meeting last week, according to Mortgage Bankers Association data released Wednesday.S&P Global's services PMI report for July will be released at 9:45 am ET, followed by ISM's services reading for July at 10 am ET.The weekly petroleum stocks data will be released at 10:30 am ET.Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is due to speak on Wednesday.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 0.3%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.1% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 0.2%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) decreased 0.01%.Power Play:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.3%, the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was up 1.1%, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.SpaceX (SPCX) shares were 11% lower pre-bell after the rocket and satellite company reported quarterly results for the first time since going public.Winners and Losers:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 0.3%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.2% higher, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.6%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was 1.1% lower, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell by 1.9%.GlobalFoundries (GFS) shares were down more than 5% in premarket activity even after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 1%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.7%, and the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) gained 0.7%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was also 0.7% higher.Eli Lilly (LLY) stock was up more than 4% premarket after the company reported higher Q2 non-GAAP earnings and revenue.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.8%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.6% lower.HSBC (HSBC) shares traded down 4% in early-hours activity after the company said late Tuesday it launched cash tender offers for four series of senior unsecured notes with an aggregate purchase price of up to $5 billion.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.3%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) gained 1.1%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was down 0.8%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) advanced 0.6%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was flat.Honda Motor (HMC) shares were up more than 4% pre-bell after the company reported higher fiscal Q1 earnings and revenue.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.035, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.2%.Phillips 66 (PSX) stock was up more than 1% before market open after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil gained by 0.5% to reach $76.12 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up 0.4% at $2.69 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 0.5%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.2% higher.Gold futures for November advanced by 2.4% to $4,250.40 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures rose by 3.4% to $62.27 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was up by 3%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 4.4% higher.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Lean Lower Premarket Tuesday

Financial stocks were leaning lower premarket Tuesday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) declining by 0.2%.The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was 0.1% lower and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was inactive.HSBC Holdings (HSBC) shares were down more than 1% even after the company posted higher Q2 basic earnings per share and revenue.Apollo Global Management (APO) reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue. Apollo was 0.6% lower pre-bell.Broadridge Financial Solutions (BR) shares were up more than 2% after the company posted higher fiscal Q4 adjusted earnings and revenue.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Tuesday Amid Strait of Hormuz Re-Opening Hopes

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.3% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 1.1% higher in Tuesday's premarket activity amid hopes for a re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC that the US and Iran could reach a deal Tuesday or Wednesday.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.3%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 1.1%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 1.1% before the start of regular trading.The US international trade deficit narrowed to $73.26 billion in June from a $77.65 billion gap in May, a slightly larger deficit than the expectations for a $73 billion gap in a survey compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:30 am ET.Factory orders and job openings data for June are due to be released at 10 am ET.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 0.1%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was flat, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 0.01%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced 2.2%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.9% higher, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 1.6%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) gained 1.2%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 4.4%.Palantir Technologies (PLTR) shares were up more than 15% in Tuesday's premarket activity after multiple analyst price target raises followed the company's Q2 beat.Winners and Losers:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 1.6%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was up 0.7% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was 0.8% higher.Caterpillar (CAT) shares were up 11% after the company reported higher Q2 earnings and revenue.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated 0.1%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) advanced marginally by 0.02%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was down 0.3%.IDEXX Laboratories (IDXX) stock was up 4% premarket after the company posted higher Q2 comparable earnings and revenue.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) gained 1%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was down by 0.8%.Energy Transfer (ET) stock was up more than 4% before market open after the company reported higher Q2 earnings and revenue.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) declined by 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.7%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.4% higher.TOP Financial (TOP) shares were up 4% in early hours activity after the company said its board has approved a plan to integrate artificial intelligence into its online brokerage and financial technology platforms.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.4%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) retreated 0.04%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.4%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.4% higher.NIKE (NKE) shares were down more than 3% pre-bell after JPMorgan downgraded the company's stock to underweight from neutral and cut its price target to $40 from $47.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell by 2.8% to $78.07 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down 3% at $2.70 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) decreased by 2.7%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 2.3% lower.Gold futures for November advanced by 0.7% to $4,119.50 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures gained by 2.7% to reach $59.41 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was up by 0.7%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 3% higher.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Edge Higher Premarket Monday

Financial stocks were edging higher premarket Monday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advancing by 0.8%.The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was 2.3% higher and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was down 2.9%.Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) shares were up more than 2% after the company posted higher fiscal Q1 earnings and revenue.KKR (KKR) completed the final close of its $19.2 billion Global Infrastructure Investors V fund, which focuses on critical infrastructure investments in North America and Western Europe, the company said. KKR stock was up more than 1% pre-bell.CNA Financial (CNA) shares were down 0.5% after the company reported a decline in Q2 core income.

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Asia Markets

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Monday Amid US-Iran Truce Hopes

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.5%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.2% higher in Monday's premarket activity as traders hope for a US-Iran truce.US stock futures were higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.5%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.9%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.3% before the start of regular trading.July's manufacturing data from S&P Global will be released at 9:45 am ET.The ISM's manufacturing report and June's construction data will be released at 10 am ET.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 1.4%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.8% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 1.7%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) declined 0.1%.Power Play:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.8%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was down 0.2%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was 0.9% lower. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) increased 1.1%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) and the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) were inactive.Alibaba (BABA) shares were up more than 4% pre-bell after the company said in a social media post that it launched Qwen3.8-Max, its latest large language model, and plans to release the model's open weights next week alongside Qwen3.8-27B.Winners and Losers:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 1.1%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.8%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) increased 0.04%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.4% higher.AstraZeneca (AZN) stock was down more than 4% premarket, while Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY) gained 4% after Financial Times reported Sunday that the companies are in talks about a potential combination that would create a pharmaceutical company valued at nearly $400 billion.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 0.5%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was flat, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.1%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was 1.5% lower, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell by 2.4%.Parsons (PSN) shares were up more than 2% in premarket activity after the company said it will serve as the lead designer for the Interstate 526 Long Point Road Interchange Improvements project in South Carolina.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.8%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 2.3%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 2.3% lower.KKR (KKR) shares were up more than 1% in early hours activity after the company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Integer (ITGR) through affiliated funds in an all-cash transaction at an enterprise value of $5.70 billion. Integer stock was 2.6% higher.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.6%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was up 0.6% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was 0.4% higher.Boeing (BA) stock was up more than 1% before the opening bell after the company said it has delivered Somon Air's first 737 Max aircraft.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was inactive, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was down by 1.2%.Shell (SHEL) stock was down more than 1% before market open after the company agreed to sell its European onshore renewables portfolio to TotalEnergies (TTE). TotalEnergies' shares were 0.6% lower.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell by 6.8% to $78.92 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up 0.8% at $2.77 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) decreased by 6.8%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.5% higher.Gold futures for November advanced by 0.2% to $4,114.80 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures gained by 0.7% to reach $58.18 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was up by 0.1%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) fell by 0.4%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Lean Lower Pre-Bell Friday

Financial stocks were leaning lower pre-bell Friday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) slightly declining.The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was 0.3% lower and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was up 0.1%.NatWest Group (NWG) stock was up more than 3% after the company posted higher Q2 earnings and revenue.WisdomTree (WT) shares were up more than 2% after the company posted higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.Sumitomo Mitsui Financial (SMFG) shares were down 0.3% even after the company reported higher fiscal Q1 earnings and ordinary income.

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