Dow Jones futures rise, suggesting a late Santa Claus rally as the stock market kicks of 2026 trading. Tesla deliveries loom.

U.S. stock futures advanced on the first trading day of the new year, with precious metals continuing their meteoric rally. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 0.2%, to 48434. S&P 500 futures ...

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Spot trading involves buying or selling an asset at its current market price for immediate delivery. Futures trading uses contracts to set a price and delivery date for a future transaction, allowing ...

Discover how futures contracts can hedge against market risks, protect investments, and stabilize portfolios with effective ...

Discover how fair value in futures markets is calculated and uncover opportunities for arbitrage. Gain insights into the factors influencing index futures contracts.

Natural gas futures plunge 6% as warm 8-15 day weather forecast offsets cold snap. Critical support at $3.738 holds key ...

Navigating the futures market can often feel like steering through a maze of uncertainty and speculation. Among traders, the debate around the profitability of futures trading weaves through myths and ...

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is one of the most popular platforms for futures trading, providing access to various markets and asset classes. Known for its low commissions and robust trading tools, IBKR ...

In 2025, amid white-hot competition in futures trading, HTX Futures achieved a milestone expansion of its user base, driven ...

Futures tied to Canada's main equity index kicked off 2026 on a positive note on Friday, supported by rebounding precious metal prices as geopolitical tensions and U.S. rate-cut hopes boosted appetite ...

For retirees (or soon-to-be retirees), futures contracts can offer an additional avenue for diversification and hedging opportunities, helping to manage market volatility. However, there are a few ...