U.S. stock futures are steadily rising: Dow Jones Industrial Average rises 224 points, led by tech stocks
On the afternoon of May 8, 2025, U.S. stock futures increased, with Dow Jones Industrial Average futures up 224 points (0.54%), S&P 500 futures up 42.5 points (0.75%), and Nasdaq 100 futures up 209 points (1.05%). The strong performance of tech stocks boosted market sentiment, with gains widening in the afternoon, indicating growing confidence in the tech sector.
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U.S. stock futures are steadily rising: Dow Jones Industrial Average rises 224 points, led by tech stocks
On the afternoon of May 8, 2025, U.S. stock futures increased, with Dow Jones Industrial Average futures up 224 points (0.54%), S&P 500 futures up 42.5 points (0.75%), and Nasdaq 100 futures up 209 points (1.05%). The strong performance of tech stocks boosted market sentiment, with gains widening in the afternoon, indicating growing confidence in the tech sector.
Afternoon Review of U.S. Stock Futures
According to a report by MoneyDJ published at 3:33 p.m. (Taipei time) on May 8, 2025, all three major U.S. stock futures indices rose. At that time, the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were at 41,438 points, up 224 points, or 0.54%; the S&P 500 futures were at 5,694.5 points, up 42.5 points, or 0.75%; and the Nasdaq 100 futures were at 20,170 points, up 209 points, or 1.05%.
These data mark a steady upward trend in U.S. stock futures since the morning session. Reviewing the quotes at 9:31 a.m., the Dow futures were at 41,324 points, up only 110 points (0.27%); the S&P 500 futures were at 5,678 points, up 26 points (0.46%); and the Nasdaq 100 futures were at 20,098.5 points, up 137.5 points (0.69%). It is evident that the market sentiment further warmed in the afternoon, with all three indices expanding their gains.
Tech Stocks Lead the Rise, Nasdaq Futures Top the Gains
Among the indices, the Nasdaq 100 futures showed the strongest performance. At 3:33 p.m., the index was at 20,170 points, up 209 points from the morning session, a gain of 1.05%. The strong performance of tech stocks may be the main driver of this index's rise. According to data updated by MoneyDJ at 4:30 p.m., the Nasdaq 100 futures further rose to 20,208.75 points, with a single-day gain expanding to 247.75 points, or 1.24%.
This trend indicates that market confidence in the tech sector continues to strengthen, further boosting the overall futures market performance in the afternoon trading session.
S&P 500 and Dow Futures Rise in Tandem
The S&P 500 futures and Dow futures also rose in tandem. At 3:33 p.m., the S&P 500 futures were at 5,694.5 points, a gain of 0.75%; by 4:30 p.m., they had further risen to 5,701.5 points, with a single-day gain of 49.5 points, or 0.88%. The Dow futures rose from 41,438 points at 3:33 p.m. (up 224 points, 0.54%) to 41,472 points at 4:30 p.m., with a single-day gain of 258 points, or 0.63%.
This series of data show that the overall market sentiment was bullish in the afternoon, with all three major futures indices showing a stable upward trend and continuing to expand their gains before the close.
Latest Quote Update as of 5:30 p.m.
According to real-time news released by Times Information at 5:33 p.m., as of 5:30 p.m. (Taipei time), U.S. stock futures remained in an upward trend. The mini Dow futures rose 296 points, and the mini Nasdaq 100 futures rose 256.75 points. Although the report did not specify the exact index points, the increase in points indicates that the gains of the three major futures indices continued to expand in the afternoon, showing that market buying interest remained strong.
Intraday Trend Changes
From the intraday data at various times, U.S. stock futures showed a steady upward trend:
- 9:31 a.m. (Taipei time): Dow futures at 41,324 points, up 110 points; S&P 500 at 5,678 points, up 26 points; Nasdaq 100 at 20,098.5 points, up 137.5 points.
- 2:31 p.m.: Dow futures at 41,378 points, up 164 points; S&P 500 at 5,686 points, up 34 points; Nasdaq 100 at 20,141 points, up 180 points.
- 3:33 p.m.: Dow futures at 41,438 points, up 224 points; S&P 500 at 5,694.5 points, up 42.5 points; Nasdaq 100 at 20,170 points, up 209 points.
- 4:30 p.m.: Dow futures at 41,472 points, up 258 points; S&P 500 at 5,701.5 points, up 49.5 points; Nasdaq 100 at 20,208.75 points, up 247.75 points.
- 5:30 p.m.: Mini Dow futures up 296 points, mini Nasdaq 100 futures up 256.75 points (index points not provided).
These data clearly illustrate the steady upward trend of U.S. stock futures from the morning to the evening of the day, with a significant expansion of gains in the afternoon, indicating a continued bullish market sentiment.
