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US Stock Futures Rise as Markets Await July Payrolls Data
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U.S. stock futures edged higher Thursday evening as investors reacted to upbeat corporate earnings and turned their attention to the July nonfarm payrolls report for fresh signals on Federal Reserve interest rate policy.
S&P 500 futures gained 0.06% to 7,739.75, while Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 0.35% to 29,591.50.
The moves followed a weaker Wall Street session, where the recent technology stock rebound lost momentum and optimism surrounding a potential agreement with Iran faded.
Airbnb shares jumped about 11% after the vacation rental company exceeded Wall Street forecasts and raised its full-year outlook.
Wall Street's major indexes declined Thursday but remained on track for solid weekly gains after reaching record highs earlier in the week.