This morning’s futures volatility reflects oil price swings. Nasdaq futures hold firm despite energy fluctuations, supported by bullish sentiment in communications services, suggesting investors may rotate into less commodity-sensitive equities. There are two ways a company can split its stock. It can carry out a forward split, where it divides its shares and reduces its share price. Let's say a company trades at $500 per share and conducts a 5-for-1 forward split. For every share you own pre-split, you'd receive five new shares priced at $100. The value of your holdings stays the same, but you have more shares at a lower share price. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he's going to impose a 100% tariff on movies produced overseas. "What are stock futures" involves understanding their hedging function. Dow futures uptick today as safe-haven flows diminish, with the market pricing in higher equity risk appetite following dovish central bank statements.
