US Stock Market LIVE Updates: Stock futures edge higher after tech slide to start the second half

US Stock Market LIVE Updates: US stocks moved higher on Wednesday, buoyed by optimism over trade deals and growing signs of a slowing labor market—factors that strengthened expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up around 0.1%, while the S&P 500 gained about 0.3%, keeping a potential new record high within reach. The Nasdaq Composite advanced approximately 0.7%, boosted by a rise in Apple shares following an upgrade from Jefferies analysts, and a rally in Tesla stock after the EV maker exceeded global vehicle production estimates for the second quarter, despite a sharp drop in sales. Watch this space for all the live updates

US Stock Market LIVE Updates: US stocks moved higher on Wednesday, buoyed by optimism over trade deals and growing signs of a slowing labor market—factors that strengthened expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up around 0.1%, while the S&P 500 gained about 0.3%, keeping a potential new record high within reach. The Nasdaq Composite advanced approximately 0.7%, boosted by a rise in Apple shares following an upgrade from Jefferies analysts, and a rally in Tesla stock after the EV maker exceeded global vehicle production estimates for the second quarter, despite a sharp drop in sales. Watch this space for all the live updates