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Stock futures rise as Wall Street readies for the second half: Live updates


24 Mins Ago

Nvidia shares slip in the premarket

Nvidia shares were down more than 2% in premarket trading, putting the AI darling on track to start the second half of the year on a sour note. The chipmaker soared about 150% in the first six months of 2024, as investors added to bets that artificial intelligence would contribute to greater profits.

An Hour Ago

Europe stocks gain ground with France in focus

European stocks were higher on Monday morning, with the regional Stoxx 600 index rebounding from four straight losses to trade up 0.45%.

France’s CAC 40 index led gains, adding 1.4% at 10 a.m. London time, as investors assessed first-round parliamentary results which suggested no party may end up with an absolute majority. Markets have been rattled by the proposals of both the far-right and left-wing coalition.

The U.K.’s FTSE 100 and Germany’s DAX were both around 0.4% higher.

— Jenni Reid

11 Hours Ago

Where the major averages stand as the second half begins

Here’s were all the major averages stand heading into the second half:

Dow Jones Industrial Average:

  • Gained 1.1% in June for its seventh positive month in eight
  • Fell 1.7%for its first negative quarter in three
  • Up 3.8% for the year

S&P 500:

  • Added 3.5% in June for a seventh positive month in eight
  • Gained 3.9% for a sixth positive quarter in seven
  • Up 14.5% in 2024

Nasdaq Composite:

  • Jumped 6% in June for a seventh positive month in eight
  • Gained 8.3% in the quarter for its third positive quarter in a row for the first time since a five-quarter streak ending in the second quarter of 2021.  
  • Up 18.1% this year

— Samantha Subin, Chris Hayes

12 Hours Ago

Stock futures open slightly higher



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