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Dow futures inch higher after blue-chip index posts new record close

News | 2026/08/05 22:06

Dow futures inch higher after blue-chip index posts new record close

Investors look ahead to another round of corporate earnings

Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 92 points, or 0.2%, after the blue-chip index closed at a record high. The Dow gained 263.24 points, or 0.49%, marking its fifth consecutive positive day.

Investors are looking forward to another busy day of earnings reports on Thursday, including Warner Bros. Discovery, Airbnb, and Lyft.

In Asian markets, Japan's Nikkei 225 slipped by 0.51%, while the Kospi dropped by 1.84%.

Declines in tech stocks, such as Advanced Micro Devices and Alphabet, impacted the overall market sentiment.

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook stated that she is prepared to act on an interest rate hike unless signs of continued inflation emerge.

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