U.S. stock futures were mixed on Tuesday evening, after a major court ruling in an antitrust case against Alphabet’s (GOOGL) Google. The decision, which was less severe than many feared, helped boost hopes that big tech firms can handle growing regulatory challenges. Futures on the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) and the S&P 500 Index (SPX) were up 0.31% and 0.2%, respectively, at 7:05 p.m. EDT on September 2, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) futures were down 0.13%.
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These movements in futures came after a negative start to September’s trading session. On Tuesday, all three major indices ended the day in the red. The Dow Jones, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.55%, 0.7%, and 0.8%, respectively.
Looking ahead, investors are focused on the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) and Factory Orders reports for July. Also, all eyes are on Friday’s August jobs report, which is seen as the next major test for the market’s direction.
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