Dow futures live stream shows the index edging 45 points

Dow futures live stream shows the index edging 45 points higher pre-market, reflecting investor optimism ahead of key CPI data. Traders are watching Treasury yields closely, as a dip below 4.35% on the 10-year could spur stronger equity buying. Market sentiment remains cautiously bullish. Microsoft has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 14.4% and 13.6%, respectively, for the current year (ending June 2024). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has improved 0.1% over the last 30 days. MSFT has a current dividend yield of 0.75%. Since the Dow is weighted by an individual company's share price, rather than its entire market value — as the S&P 500 is calculated — every $1 move in any stock in the 129-year-old average moves the Dow up or down 6.15 points. Latest dow futures live stream shows soft strength, with traders awaiting ISM Manufacturing PMI data. Historically, Dow futures respond positively to PMI above 50, indicating expansion in the manufacturing sector.