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- US Futures Gain as Tech Leads Nasdaq Higher - S&P 500 Nasdaq Futures Rise on Broad Rally - Futures Edge Up With Tech Outperformance Continues
US Pre-Market Briefing | July 30, 2026
Market Commentary
U.S. equity futures are higher across the board in pre-market trading Thursday, with tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 futures leading gains at +0.65% as markets digest a seismic reshuffling in Big Tech valuations following overnight earnings. The AI trade is splitting the sector dramatically, with Microsoft surging 9% in extended trading on robust cloud and AI revenue, while Meta plunges nearly 9% after disappointing metaverse investments overshadowed its advertising growth. S&P 500 (+0.28%) and Dow (+0.23%) futures show more modest gains as geopolitical tensions counterbalance the tech moves, with Iran threatening retaliation after fresh U.S. strikes in the Middle East. The market remains hypersensitive to interest rate signals after yesterday's FOMC meeting revealed deepening divisions at the Fed, though no economic data releases are scheduled today to shift the narrative. Copper prices are climbing as traders weigh the Fed's uncertain path against tightening physical supplies, while Singapore's surprise monetary tightening underscores how rising oil prices are reigniting global inflation concerns. Trade tensions also simmer as China threatens countermeasures against U.S. restrictions on humanoid robotics and the Trump administration faces international pushback over new tariff justifications. Today's after-hours earnings slate commands attention with Apple and Amazon reporting, though early focus remains on the stark divergence between AI winners and losers reshaping tech leadership. The Russell 2000's 0.35% gain suggests some rotation into small caps as mega-cap tech volatility persists. With no major economic catalysts on the calendar, markets will hinge on geopolitical developments and the evolving AI investment thesis as earnings season reaches its peak.
US Index Futures
| Future | Price | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 Futures | 7,393.50 | +0.28% |
| Nasdaq 100 Futures | 27,687.25 | +0.65% |
| Dow Jones Futures | 51,955.00 | +0.23% |
| Russell 2000 Futures | 2,928.50 | +0.35% |
Economic Data Released Today
No significant data released yet.
Upcoming Economic Releases
No significant releases scheduled.
Earnings Today
Before Market Open (BMO)
| Ticker | Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| MMA | Mastercard Incorporated | $494.0B |
| SSHEL | Shell Plc ADR | $252.1B |
| BBBVA | Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA ADR | $149.0B |
| BBUD | Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV ADR | $142.5B |
| BBTI | British American Tobacco Plc ADR | $133.9B |
| BBMY | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co | $130.9B |
| MMO | Altria Group Inc | $121.0B |
| SSO | Southern Company | $108.3B |
| SSNY | Sanofi ADR | $105.3B |
| TTT | Trane Technologies plc | $103.7B |
| IING | ING Groep NV ADR | $96.8B |
| PPWR | Quanta Services Inc | $96.1B |
| KKKR | KKR & Co Inc | $90.9B |
| IICE | Intercontinental Exchange Inc | $88.0B |
| LLYG | Lloyds Banking Group plc ADR | $87.8B |
After Market Close (AMC)
| Ticker | Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| AAAPL | Apple Inc | $4.9T |
| AAMZN | Amazon.com Inc | $2.5T |
| SSYK | Stryker Corp | $134.4B |
| SSONY | Sony Group Corp ADR | $133.5B |
| MMFG | Mizuho Financial Group Inc ADR | $116.5B |
| AAJG | Arthur J. Gallagher & Co | $69.4B |
| MMPWR | Monolithic Power System Inc | $63.7B |
| VVALE | Vale SA ADR | $62.4B |
| CCTVA | Corteva Inc | $60.5B |
| TTAK | Takeda Pharmaceutical Co ADR | $55.2B |
| CCOIN | Coinbase Global Inc | $42.9B |
| LLYV | Live Nation Entertainment Inc | $42.7B |
| RRBLX | Roblox Corp | $35.6B |
| RRDDT | Reddit Inc | $34.5B |
| MMSTR | Strategy Inc | $33.4B |
FX Snapshot
| Pair | Price | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 1.15 | -0.05% |
| GBP/USD | 1.34 | +0.04% |
| USD/JPY | 162.93 | -0.27% |
| USD/CHF | 0.81 | -0.04% |
| AUD/USD | 0.70 | +0.23% |
| USD/CAD | 1.40 | +0.05% |
Gold, Oil and Gas
| Commodity | Price | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | 4,136.80 | +0.51% |
| Silver | 58.25 | +0.83% |
| WTI Crude | 83.75 | +0.12% |
| Brent Oil | 90.27 | +0.52% |
| Natural Gas | 2.71 | -0.88% |
Crypto
| Crypto | Price | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | $64,495.47 | +0.93% |
| Ethereum | $1,917.39 | +0.46% |
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