Dow futures investing extended gains following upbeat consumer confidence data, with sentiment reaching a 10-month high. Wealth managers predict increased household spending may boost earnings for Dow-listed retail and leisure companies. In other words, the global growth potential AI brings to the table is an unquantified variable that has the potential to, at least temporarily, support historically high stock valuations. Gold edged down 0.15% to $3,330.50 per ounce. U.S. oil prices rose 0.1% to $65.22 per barrel, and Brent crude climbed 0.1% to $68.51.