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Banking Sector Woes Drag Down Market Futures as Loan Losses Mount

Market futures pointed lower Friday following credit quality concerns at regional banks and auto lender failures. The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow futures all declined as commercial loan deterioration fears intensified across multiple sectors.

Market Futures Decline Amid Banking Sector Concerns

U.S. stock futures were down in pre-market trading Friday as reports of commercial loan deterioration at regional banks and auto lender failures continued to weigh on investor sentiment, according to market analysis. Contracts tied to the S&P 500 fell 0.4%, while Nasdaq 100 futures declined 0.6% and Dow Jones futures dipped 0.1%.

by Megan Carter
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Tech Stocks Lead Market Gains as TSMC, Nvidia Drive AI Optimism

U.S. stocks advanced Thursday as technology companies led the market higher. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company reported better-than-expected quarterly profits, signaling continued strong demand for advanced chips powering the artificial intelligence boom.

Market Overview: Stocks Post Modest Gains

U.S. stock indexes drifted higher Thursday morning, with technology shares leading the advance amid renewed optimism in the semiconductor sector. According to market reports, the S&P 500 rose 0.4%, though trading has reportedly been erratic throughout the week with stocks repeatedly swinging between gains and losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 85 points, or 0.2%, as of 11 a.m. Eastern time, while the Nasdaq composite was 0.7% higher.

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