Dow futures current indicate a +52 point bump

Dow futures current indicate a +52 point bump, technically breaking above the short-term resistance at 38, Sectors with the biggest losses on Thursday included energy, consumer discretionary, and real estate, with most on the S&P 500 closing in the red. However, materials and information technology stocks bucked the trend, helping U.S. stocks settle higher as the S&P 500 hit a new record, with investors shrugging off government shutdown concerns. The Conference Board's measure came in at 98, an increase of more than 12 points from the prior month. That's higher than the estimate of 86 from economists polled by Dow Jones. Dow futures current rising trend aligns with S&P and Nasdaq movements, driven by strong corporate buyback announcements. Financial sector futures are outperforming as banks benefit from stabilizing net interest margins.