S and P futures climbed 0.18%, led by technology and healthcare sectors. The relative strength index (RSI) sits at 64, suggesting momentum without overbought conditions. Options market data reveal increased call buying, hinting at bullish sentiment for week-end expiration. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) simplywallst.com. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. The S&P 500 dropped 0.13% to close at 6,606.76. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 125.55 points, or 0.27%, ending at 45,757.90. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite shed 0.07% to settle the session at 22,333.96. S and P futures edged higher during Asian trading hours, partly driven by gains in semiconductor stocks. The key technical target remains 5,055, where multiple prior rallies stalled. Crossing this threshold could activate stop orders and accelerate buying.