U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Markets Start Week, Dow Near Record Levels

U.S. stock markets opened Tuesday with a generally positive tone as futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 moved slightly higher ahead of the cash open. Though markets started the week mixed, broader global equity sentiment remained mostly upbeat. Futures for the Dow and other major indexes showed modest gains after the benchmark averages delivered solid performance on Monday — with the Dow nearly reaching its highest closing level of the year following strong gains in energy and financial stocks. Investors continued to monitor key economic drivers: the upcoming U.S. jobs report, developments from CES 2026 including new technology announcements, and ongoing geopolitical events. Precious metals such as silver and gold extended gains in early trading, reflecting some haven demand as markets balanced optimism with caution. While the major indexes stayed mostly in positive territory, pre-market price action showed some softness in risk assets late in the morning trading hours, with Dow and S&P futures slightly down from earlier highs. Still, the broader trend suggested resilience as market participants awaited fresh economic data and corporate earnings signals for direction later in the week. #StockMarket #DowJones #SP500 #Nasdaq #SlimScan #GrowthStocks #CANSLIM