Futures indices dow futures edged lower despite upbeat

Dow futures edged lower despite upbeat manufacturing data, as profit-taking weighed on futures indices across cyclical stocks. Mike Elko gave some deserved credit to the Aggies’ defense for carrying the day in two straight wins against conference opponents, improving to 2-0 in SEC play after a 31-9 win over Mississippi State, though they ran for almost 300 yards and 2 touchdowns, too. Rumble (RUM) surged more than +10% in pre-market trading after announcing a partnership with Perplexity to integrate the company’s AI tools to improve video discovery on its platform. U.S. futures indices held gains as traders rotated into defensive shares, indicating a cautious but constructive near-term market tone.