Stock Futures Rise 0.2% After Dow Hits Record High

Published on 8/4/2026

Stock Futures Rise 0.2% After Dow Hits Record High

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Stock futures increased slightly on Monday night after a significant rally in the regular trading session. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose by about 0.2%, or 83 points, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 futures gained around 0.1% and 0.2%, respectively. A decline in oil prices, with WTI crude down 5.1% to $80.34 per barrel, contributed to the positive market sentiment. Amazon achieved a market capitalization of over $3 trillion for the first time, which, alongside strong performances from Nvidia, Meta Platforms, Alphabet, and Microsoft, boosted market confidence for investors.

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