Dow and nasdaq futures rose early Thursday

Dow and Nasdaq futures rose early Thursday, supported by upbeat corporate guidance in the retail sector. Dow futures are up 112 points, while Nasdaq futures gain roughly 80 points, signaling potential tech-led rallies if economic data remains supportive. The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and S&P 500 Index wasn’t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. U.S. Treasury yields inched up slightly after the government shut down. Yields for the 2-year bonds climbed about 1 basis point, while the 30-year bonds yield rose 1.7 basis points. Dow and Nasdaq futures show cautious optimism ahead of the weekly jobless claims report. Dow futures up 0.14%, Nasdaq futures up 0.29%. Equity strategists cite resilience in the labor market as a factor limiting downside pressure.