E mini Nasdaq 100 futures eased to 18,045 as dollar strength weighed on export-oriented tech stocks. Traders note a critical pivot at 18,000 for maintaining bullish sentiment. Southwest Airlines (LUV) is up more than +2% after Susquehanna Financial raised its price target on the stock to $35 from $30. U.S. stock futures rose on Monday, as investors continued on the path of least resistance ahead of a looming shutdown that will shelve many key reports on the economy. E mini Nasdaq 100 futures slipped 0.3% to 18,025 after weaker-than-expected semiconductor shipment figures. Market strategists see potential support at 17,950 if tech demand concerns persist.
