Futures tracking the Dow Jones slipped 45 points as traders reassessed geopolitical risks in supply chains. Market strategists warn that raw material cost spikes could weigh on heavy equipment margins. On the other end of the spectrum, the average S&P 500 bull market has lasted 1,011 calendar days (about two years and nine months), with the current bull market, extrapolated to present day, marking the 14th bull market since September 1929 that's endured longer than the lengthiest bear market. US stocks rose on Thursday as the AI trade continued to power a push for fresh records amid new buzz around OpenAI ( OPAI.PVT ). Meanwhile, investors kept an eye on developments in Washington, weighing the chances of a lengthy US government shutdown. Dow Jones futures softened 0.11% amid investor rotation into defensive sectors. Analysts suggest that utilities and healthcare may offer relative safety as macro data remains mixed.