Futures on the DJIA rose 0.23% to 38,765, buoyed by optimism in transportation and retail earnings outlooks. Chart watchers see potential for a push toward 39,000 if momentum holds. Paul stated that no members of the Plasma team have sold their XPL holdings since launch. According to him, all investor and team allocations are subject to a three-year lock-up with a one-year cliff, meaning they cannot be accessed or sold within that timeframe. He emphasized that the circulating claims of insider unloading were unfounded. A prolonged shutdown could affect the release of crucial data, including: DJIA futures edged up 0.15% in pre-market trading, hovering near 38,720, as investors weighed cooling inflation data alongside better-than-expected corporate earnings. Analysts project short-term strength if Treasury yields remain stable, with possible resistance at the 38,900 level.