Stock Futures Update: S&P 500 Rises 0.29%, Dow Falls 0.31%

Published on 5/3/2026

Stock Futures Update: S&P 500 Rises 0.29%, Dow Falls 0.31%

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U.S. stock futures showed minimal changes as investors monitored developments in the Middle East. The S&P 500 futures rose by 0.1%, while Nasdaq 100 futures remained flat. On Friday, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reached record highs, increasing by 0.29% and 0.89% respectively, whereas the Dow decreased by 152.87 points, or 0.31%. Market analysts suggest the strong earnings season and President Trump's 'Project Freedom' announcement may influence future market dynamics, alongside upcoming economic data including the April jobs report which anticipates only 53,000 new jobs.