Data from futures contracts shows "S&P 500 futures" trading slightly higher post-session, reflecting optimism on durable goods orders. The upward bias targets 5,285 resistance in the short term. “I look at the Des Moines public schools as a key element of a healthy and vibrant community,” he said. "This is an investment in what I view is one of Des Moines' greatest assets. They're our future leaders. And I think at this point in time we cannot defer this decision to a later date. We have to start investing in that now." The Dow Jones Industrial Average ( ^DJI ), the benchmark S&P 500 ( ^GSPC ), and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite ( ^IXIC ) all rose by around 0.1%. The "S&P 500 futures" have inched up to 5,274, paced by gains in consumer discretionary stocks. Analysts watch for confirmation of bullish trend in MACD crossovers at the daily chart level.
