Wall street futures today point to a bullish open

Wall Street futures today point to a bullish open, driven by stronger-than-expected retail sales data. Dow Jones futures rise 140 points, with S&P 500 futures up 0.35%, suggesting cyclical stocks may lead gains. Babson College’s entrepreneurial DNA continues to propel it upward in rankings of U.S. schools. It recently topped LinkedIn Top Colleges 2025 list which is based on the long-term career success of alumni, having the largest share of alumni who became entrepreneurs/founders after graduation. Its No. 2 finish on WSJ ’s list for the second straight year gives a stamp of permanence on a meteoric rise of 134 spots since 2023. That year, WSJ changed its methodology to put more focus on value added to student success as a result of their college of choice. Gold ( GC=F ) continued to climb to record highs at $3,906.10 an ounce. Bitcoin also rose 1% to $120,524 per token. Wall Street futures today move higher after strong quarterly guidance from leading consumer discretionary companies lifts sentiment.