QTUM is trading at $152.88 (+2.44%) in pre-market, benefiting from firmer technology futures ahead of the July employment report scheduled for August 7, 2026.
- Nasdaq 100 futures are up roughly 0.3%; consensus expects 80,000–83,000 new jobs and 4.2% unemployment, supporting cautious growth-stock buying before the release.
- Semiconductor weakness followed disappointing SanDisk and Western Digital guidance, pressuring memory stocks and raising concerns about elevated AI-investment expectations.
- Higher oil prices and Treasury yields ahead of payrolls remain risks for technology valuations.