US Futures Steady After Tech-Led Rebound

2026-03-04 23:34 By Jam Kaimo Samonte 1 min. read

US stock futures held steady on Thursday after the major averages staged a rebound in the previous session, driven primarily by strength in technology and semiconductor shares.

Geopolitical tensions also showed signs of easing as Trump sought to calm markets by offering risk insurance and naval escorts for commercial vessels transiting the Persian Gulf, while reports indicated that Iranian operatives had reached out to the US to explore potential peace talks.

Meanwhile, Bessent said Trump’s recently announced 15% global tariff is expected to take effect later this week.

In regular trading on Wednesday, the Dow advanced 0.49%, the S&P 500 added 0.78%, and the Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.29%.

Among notable tech movers were Nvidia (1.7%), Tesla (3.4%), Micron Technology (5.6%), Amazon (3.9%), and SanDisk (6%).

Investors now turn their focus to the latest weekly jobless claims data, along with earnings reports from Kroger, Costco, and Marvell Technology, among others.



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US Futures Steady After Tech-Led Rebound
US stock futures held steady on Thursday after the major averages staged a rebound in the previous session, driven primarily by strength in technology and semiconductor shares. Geopolitical tensions also showed signs of easing as Trump sought to calm markets by offering risk insurance and naval escorts for commercial vessels transiting the Persian Gulf, while reports indicated that Iranian operatives had reached out to the US to explore potential peace talks. Meanwhile, Bessent said Trump’s recently announced 15% global tariff is expected to take effect later this week. In regular trading on Wednesday, the Dow advanced 0.49%, the S&P 500 added 0.78%, and the Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.29%. Among notable tech movers were Nvidia (1.7%), Tesla (3.4%), Micron Technology (5.6%), Amazon (3.9%), and SanDisk (6%). Investors now turn their focus to the latest weekly jobless claims data, along with earnings reports from Kroger, Costco, and Marvell Technology, among others.
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