Pre-Market Report – Thursday 5 December: Wall Street rises on Powell comments and Salesforce results

US equities ended higher overnight with all three major indices closing in the green. Boosted by positive commentary from Powell and solid results from Salesforce. The Dow finished near session highs, up 309 points (+0.69%). Up 368 at best. The S&P 500 gained 0.61% booking its 56th closing record high in 2024, and the NASDAQ outperformed advancing 1.29%. Salesforce +11.0% hitting all-time intraday highs after beating estimates for Q3 revenue, helping rally the tech sector. Why not sign up for a free trial? Get access to expert market insights and manage your investments with confidence. Ready to invest in yourself? Join the Marcus Today community.