Futures Fall as Weak Jobs Data Spurs Rate Cut Doubts

U.S. stock futures are trading lower as investors assess a cooling jobs report, which has raised uncertainty about the timing of potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Tech and other rate-sensitive stocks are under the most pressure in pre-market trading.

Stocks to Watch:

• SanDisk: Shares jumped 12.81% in pre-market trading on reports of strong NAND pricing.
• Intel Corporation: The stock climbed 10.80% pre-market amid optimism for its gaming platform.
• NVIDIA Corporation: Remains in the spotlight after its CEO announced the new Vera Rubin AI chip, set to ship in the second half of 2026.
• Vistra Corp.: In focus after jumping 10.5% Friday on an agreement to sell nuclear power to Meta Platforms for its AI projects.
• MicroStrategy Incorporated: The stock fell 5.77% in pre-market activity.
• Las Vegas Sands Corp.: Shares slipped 4.77% before the opening bell.

With no major economic data scheduled today, the market's focus will remain on sentiment around Federal Reserve rate policy and the potential impact of a slowing job market on corporate earnings.