U.S. stock futures were flat on Wednesday evening after a strong regular session, aided by growing optimism over potential progress toward peace in the Middle East. Futures on the Nasdaq 100 (NDX), the S&P 500 (SPX), and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) were down 0.05%, 0.06%, and 0.04%, respectively, at 6:34 p.m. EDT on March 25.
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Major stock indices gained in the regular trading session amid cautious optimism about a potential ceasefire in the Middle East and a drop in energy prices. The Nasdaq, the Dow, and the S&P 500 rose 0.8%, 0.7%, and 0.5%, respectively.
Looking ahead, traders await the latest initial jobless claims for the week ending March 21. On the earnings front, Blink Charging (BLNK) and Pony AI (PONY) are scheduled to report quarterly numbers tomorrow.