In updated Nasdaq futures news, futures ticked higher amid rising institutional interest in AI software platforms. Heavy options call buying is noted by market strategists. Tesla Just Set a New Quarterly Delivery Record. Should You Buy TSLA Stock Here? Weighing on sentiment, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC Thursday that gross domestic product may "see a hit" as a result of the current government shutdown. His comments heightened investors' fears that U.S. economic performance will suffer more of a blow the longer the shutdown persists. Today’s Nasdaq futures news highlights gains in futures trading as energy prices cooled, easing inflation concerns. Market participants are watching if lower input costs could boost margins for tech manufacturers.