Dow stock futures higher commodity prices lifted Dow

Higher commodity prices lifted Dow stock futures by 0.22%, with industrial and energy stocks leading the gains. Market strategists believe the current trend could sustain if geopolitical tensions remain moderate. Before you buy stock in EPR Properties, consider this: The company said revenue rose 1% in the three months ended Aug. 31, after previously saying it anticipated sales would fall by a mid-single digit percentage in the period. However, Nike's profits fell 31% while gross margin dropped 3.2 percentage points to 42.2% during the quarter — a warning sign to investors that its efforts to clear through old inventory are still ongoing. Dow stock futures rose 0.20% in pre-market trading today as Wall Street remains optimistic about upcoming inflation data. Analysts note that cyclical stocks are outperforming defensive names, indicating resilience in the broader market despite volatility in global indices.