U.S. stock futures inched higher on Thursday evening primarily due to easing geopolitical tensions following President Trump’s decision to extend the deadline for potential strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure. Futures on the Nasdaq 100 (NDX), the S&P 500 (SPX), and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) were up 0.21%, 0.23%, and 0.24%, respectively, at 6:20 p.m. EDT on March 26.
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New trading tool for QQQ bullsStock indices closed sharply lower in the regular trading session as oil prices climbed again and investors weighed new Middle East developments. The Nasdaq, the S&P 500, and the Dow slipped 2.4%, 1.7%, and 1%, respectively. Also, the Nasdaq ended in correction territory, having fallen 10% from its recent high.
Looking ahead, the final March 2026 reading for the University of Michigan Index of Consumer Sentiment is scheduled for release on Friday. On the earnings front, Carnival (CCL) is scheduled to report quarterly numbers tomorrow.