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- Nasdaq Futures Up as Dow Slips in Mixed Pre-Market - S&P Flat Nasdaq Gains Dow Dips in Early Futures - Nasdaq Outperforms Dow Lags in Quiet Futures Trade
US Pre-Market Briefing | August 27, 2026
Market Commentary
U.S. equity futures are mixed in early trading on August 27, 2026, as AI-driven tech optimism battles lingering concerns over inflation and bond market skepticism. The Nasdaq 100 leads with a 0.21% gain, fueled by Nvidia’s 7% post-earnings surge after its blockbuster results reinforced confidence in AI infrastructure demand. S&P 500 futures are flat, while the Dow lags with a 0.36% decline as defensive sectors struggle for traction. The Russell 2000 inches 0.03% lower, reflecting subdued risk appetite beyond mega-caps. Market sentiment remains bifurcated following July’s core PCE inflation reading of 3.3%, released yesterday, which did little to alter Fed policy expectations but kept rate-cut bets subdued. Nvidia’s blowout earnings and Z.ai’s 8% rally on its China-chip AI model are offset by warnings from Stanley Druckenmiller and others questioning bond market strategies. Meta’s legal settlement overhang and Best Buy’s upbeat guidance add to the crosscurrents, with retail strength contrasting with regulatory headwinds. No major economic data is scheduled today, leaving focus on earnings from Marvell Technology and Workday after the close, alongside pre-market reports from Dollar Tree and Burlington Stores. The AI thematic continues to dominate flows, with Nvidia’s momentum spilling over into semiconductors, while China’s dollar-hedging efforts and geopolitical tensions linger as secondary concerns. Traders await Friday’s PCE revisions for fresh inflation clues, but for now, the market’s tech-led resilience faces a test against broadening macro uncertainty. (Word count: 295)
US Index Futures
| Future | Price | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 Futures | 7,726.25 | +0.01% |
| Nasdaq 100 Futures | 29,595.50 | +0.21% |
| Dow Jones Futures | 53,502.00 | -0.36% |
| Russell 2000 Futures | 3,010.00 | -0.03% |
Economic Data Released Today
No significant data released yet.
Upcoming Economic Releases
No significant releases scheduled.
Earnings Today
Before Market Open (BMO)
| Ticker | Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| RRY | Royal Bank Of Canada | $289.1B |
| TTD | Toronto Dominion Bank | $204.4B |
| CCM | Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce | $109.7B |
| DDG | Dollar General Corp | $30.5B |
| DDLTR | Dollar Tree Inc | $24.3B |
| BBURL | Burlington Stores Inc | $19.3B |
| BBBY | Best Buy Co Inc | $18.1B |
| HHRL | Hormel Foods Corp | $12.9B |
| HHQY | Healthequity Inc | $8.8B |
| BBILI | Bilibili Inc ADR | $5.6B |
| CCMBT | CMB.Tech NV | $5.2B |
| PPURR | Hyperliquid Strategies Inc | $2.4B |
| SSTDN | Standard Nuclear Inc | $2.2B |
| LLUCK | Lucky Strike Entertainment Corp | $977M |
| CCSIQ | Canadian Solar Inc | $888M |
After Market Close (AMC)
| Ticker | Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| MMRVL | Marvell Technology Inc | $223.4B |
| AADSK | Autodesk Inc | $54.4B |
| WWDAY | Workday Inc | $48.0B |
| AAFRM | Affirm Holdings Inc | $25.9B |
| UULTA | Ulta Beauty Inc | $23.6B |
| RRBRK | Rubrik Inc | $20.9B |
| IIREN | IREN Ltd | $14.6B |
| EESTC | Elastic N.V | $8.4B |
| GGAP | Gap Inc | $7.7B |
| SS | SentinelOne Inc | $7.4B |
| BBBAR | BBVA Argentina ADR | $3.0B |
| EELVR | Elevra Lithium Ltd ADR | $1.2B |
| PPD | Pagerduty Inc | $949M |
| FFINV | FinVolution Group ADR | $569M |
| AAVNW | Aviat Networks Inc | $271M |
FX Snapshot
| Pair | Price | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 1.16 | -0.12% |
| GBP/USD | 1.36 | -0.10% |
| USD/JPY | 159.46 | +0.13% |
| USD/CHF | 0.81 | +0.08% |
| AUD/USD | 0.72 | +0.01% |
| USD/CAD | 1.39 | -0.01% |
Gold, Oil and Gas
| Commodity | Price | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | 4,645.60 | -0.73% |
| Silver | 69.15 | +0.22% |
| WTI Crude | 82.34 | +0.61% |
| Brent Oil | 87.28 | +0.91% |
| Natural Gas | 2.90 | -0.58% |
Crypto
| Crypto | Price | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | $79,501.18 | +0.61% |
| Ethereum | $2,501.22 | -0.24% |
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