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U.S. equity futures traded higher on Monday following a volatile week for financial markets, as investors reassessed technology stocks, easing bond yields, and the broader macroeconomic environment.
Nasdaq-100 futures rose approximately 1% in premarket trading, outperforming broader benchmarks. S&P 500 futures gained around 0.6%, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advanced roughly 150 points, remaining near record levels above the 52,000 mark.
Technology stocks led the advance before the opening bell. Shares of Nvidia, Microsoft, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), and Intel each rose more than 1.5% in premarket trading, extending investor interest in companies associated with artificial intelligence and semiconductor production.
The gains followed a volatile week for AI-related equities, as investors weighed strong industry demand against elevated valuations and recent capital-raising activity across the sector. Market participants have continued to evaluate investment trends among large technology companies and semiconductor manufacturers as artificial intelligence remains a key theme for equity markets.
Treasury yields also remained under pressure after declining sharply last week, as lower oil and fuel prices contributed to easing inflation expectations and improved financial conditions.
In corporate news, Comcast shares surged more than 20% in premarket trading after the company announced plans to separate NBCUniversal into a newly created media company. Investors viewed the move as a significant strategic restructuring aimed at sharpening the company’s business focus.
Markets are expected to remain focused on upcoming economic data, corporate earnings, developments in the technology sector, and signals that could influence expectations for monetary policy in the coming weeks.
Source: Market data.
