EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 4 MIN
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Gain As Trump Celebrates Record Gains— Fortinet, Whirlpool, Core Scientific In Focus
from Stock Market Today · host Benzinga
U.S. stock futures rose on Thursday after Wednesday’s record rally. This followed President Donald Trump‘s celebration of record stock market gains.Trump said that strong job growth and rising retirement accounts reflected continued economic momentum. He posted on Truth Social, “Stock Market hit an ALL-TIME HIGH TODAY. Jobs & 401-K’s are BOOMING!!!”Speaking to reporters about Iran at the White House, Trump said, “They want to make a deal. We’ve had very good talks over the last 24 hours, and it’s very possible that we’ll make a deal.”Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.33%, and the two-year bond was at 3.85%. The CME Group's FedWatch tool‘s projections show markets pricing a 94.1% likelihood of the Federal Reserve leaving the current interest rates unchanged during June’s meeting.The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Thursday. The SPY was up 0.13% at $734.82, while the QQQ advanced 0.032% to $695.97.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🌐 Find more market-moving insights at https://www.benzinga.com — your one-stop destination for the latest financial news, data, and expert analysis to stay ahead of the markets.📲 Follow us on socials @benzinga------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⚠️ Disclaimer:Investing in financial markets carries risk, and there are no guaranteed returns. All information is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Always do your own research and speak with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Only invest what you can afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.
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