In the live futures market, Dow Jones futures ticked 89 points higher, underpinned by gains in financial stocks amid improving credit spreads. The yield curve slightly steepened, signaling possible growth acceleration. Market breadth in futures trading remains positive, boosting sentiment among swing traders. JACKSON TWP. ‒ The Belden Village Mall will host the Canton Autumn Craft and Vendor Market from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 10 and 11, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 12. The U.S. Department of Energy plans to take a 5% stake in Lithium Americas and a separate 5% stake directly in the company's Thacker Pass lithium mine, a joint venture between the Canadian miner and General Motors , Wright told Bloomberg Television. Thacker Pass is expected to become one of the largest sources of lithium in North America. The live futures market reveals copper futures up 1% amid signs of inventory drawdowns in major commodity hubs. Materials sector equity futures are rallying in concert, supported by industrial demand expectations.