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U.S. stock futures rose on Friday with the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq 100 advancing. Key movers included Adobe declining 4.91% despite strong earnings due to CFO departure, Lennar falling 2.74% on mixed Q2 results, CoreWeave rising 3.61% after Nasdaq-100 inclusion announcement, and Friedman Industries jumping 10.08% on strong Q4 earnings. SpaceX is set to debut at $135 per share with options trading beginning Monday.

Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones Futures Gain Ahead Of SpaceX's Debut—Adobe, Lennar, CoreWeave In Focus (UPDATED)

A CFP analyst ranks five top AI ETFs, noting that individual AI stocks may not be suitable for all investors given the transformative nature of AI technology and the potential for multiple winners in the space. The article provides an honest assessment of the best AI ETF choices for investors.

The Best AI ETFs in 2026: Which One Actually Belongs in Your Portfolio?

SpaceX's highly anticipated IPO, expected to raise $75 billion at $135 per share with an estimated market cap of $1.8 trillion, is prompting major index changes. While the S&P 500 isn't adjusting its rules, Nasdaq-100, Russell U.S. Equity Indexes, and FTSE Global Equity Indexes are fast-tracking SpaceX's inclusion. This rapid index rebalancing could create significant market volatility and buying/selling activity, potentially opening investment opportunities in other stocks as funds make room for SpaceX. Similar fast-track rules may soon apply to other major IPOs like Anthropic and OpenAI.

The SpaceX IPO Could Trigger the Biggest Portfolio Reshuffling in Years. Are You Ready?

U.S. stock futures rose on Thursday with the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Dow Jones advancing. Middle East tensions escalated following U.S.-Iran military strikes and Trump's warnings. Markets are watching May PPI data and jobless claims. The Fed is expected to hold rates unchanged in June. Key stocks in focus include Oracle (which dropped despite strong earnings), CoreWeave (announcing $3.5B senior notes offering), and Adobe (posting quarterly earnings).

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Futures Gain Despite Trump's Threats To Iran—Oracle, CoreWeave, Visa In Focus (UPDATED)

Economist Justin Wolfers warns of an 'affordability crisis' as real wages have fallen for six consecutive months, eroding worker gains in 2026. Supply shocks from an escalating war and tariffs are driving inflation faster than wage growth, reducing purchasing power. Financial experts expect the Federal Reserve may hike rates rather than cut them, with core inflation accelerating to 2.9% in May.

Justin Wolfers Warns Of 'Affordability Crisis' As Real Wages Fall For Sixth Straight Month

SpaceX is set to launch the largest IPO in history on June 12, 2026, at $135 per share with a $1.77 trillion valuation and $75 billion capital raise. However, the company trades at 94x sales while posting a $4.94 billion net loss in 2025. Morningstar values the company at $780 billion (55% below IPO price), citing unproven engineering milestones and a massive gap between narrative and current financials. The offering carries significant risks typical of high-uncertainty IPOs, with historical data showing initial euphoria often followed by substantial declines within a year.

The Largest Public Offering in History: SpaceX IPO Comes With a Stratospheric Risk

U.S. stock futures declined on Wednesday following geopolitical tensions as Trump ordered military strikes against Iran. The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq 100 all fell in premarket trading. Investors await the May CPI release expected to show a 4.2% year-over-year increase. The Fed is projected to hold interest rates steady in June. Several stocks moved notably: Autozi Internet surged 54% on funding news, while Super Micro Computer dropped 8.74% after announcing a $7 billion offering. Casey's and Cracker Barrel beat earnings expectations.

Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow Futures Fall As May Inflation Rises The Most In 37 Months— Autozi Internet, Cracker Barrel In Focus (UPDATED)

Stock markets experienced a significant crash following a better-than-expected jobs report, creating a counterintuitive market reaction. The strong economic data, which would typically be viewed positively, instead triggered market volatility and declines across major indexes.

Stock Markets Crash Because of Huge Increases in Jobs (This Doesn't Make Sense)

The Nasdaq Composite fell 2.02% on Tuesday, breaking below Friday's intraday low as predicted by BTIG analyst Jonathan Krinsky. Historical data shows a 90% probability that the Nasdaq will breach Friday's low within five trading days after a 4%+ Friday decline. The semiconductor sector led losses, with the selloff continuing from Friday's 4.18% drop triggered by Broadcom's disappointing AI chip revenue guidance.

Bad News For Bulls: BTIG Nailed Tuesday's Nasdaq Selloff

OpenAI has submitted a confidential Form S-1 to the SEC for a proposed IPO, following similar moves by Anthropic and SpaceX. With a current valuation of $852 billion from private investors, OpenAI is expected to achieve a $1 trillion valuation upon going public. The company has not yet decided on timing, as it weighs the benefits of remaining private versus going public.

OpenAI Just Filed for an IPO. Now What?

The Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) launched by Invesco on March 10, 1999, which is structured to track the price and yield performance of the NASDAQ-100 Index.

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