The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained ground as metal, cyclical and financial stocks kept a bullish profile. But data center stocks got stung.

Investors were watching for fresh updates on trade Thursday and tuning into Fed speakers, while the Nasdaq Composite fights to advance its string of record closing highs this year.

Stock futures are holding steady Thursday morning as investors keep close tabs on developments related to tariffs.

Dow Futures dip as Trump’s tariff threats stir tension; tech rally, Fed debate, and bond demand shape Wall Street outlook.

Thursday saw a positive close for U.S. stocks, with the Dow Jones index gaining over 190 points or 0.4% to 44,650.64

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Fed minutes and copper are in focus Wednesday as stocks look to shake of tariff anxiety and rally to fresh record highs.