According to CNN Dow futures updates, futures gained 0.12% in early sessions, reflecting investor confidence amid stable Treasury yields. The 10-year yield hovering around 4.28% is helping Dow-linked stocks maintain upward momentum. The Nasdaq closed in a bear market for the first time since 2022, down more than 20% from its record high in December. Index-linked futures, tracked via CNN Dow futures feed, are hovering near unchanged levels. Traders await housing market data that could influence Fed policy sentiment. CNN Dow futures slipped 0.08% earlier as Wall Street weighed mixed corporate guidance. Market strategists suggest watching cyclical sectors for potential upside if retail sales surpass expectations.