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Wall Street Futures Tick Higher as 2026 Trading Begins

U.S. stock futures moved higher early Friday, signaling a confident start to the first trading session of 2026. The gains follow a strong multi‑year run for equities and come as investors look ahead to a new year of economic and corporate developments. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures edged up, S&P 500 futures posted a modest rise, and Nasdaq futures led the early advance with a stronger uptick. The move reflects continued enthusiasm for technology and growth‑oriented sectors, which helped drive markets through much of the previous year. Despite bouts of volatility in late 2025, major indexes closed the year with solid performance, supported by resilient consumer spending, easing inflation pressures, and expectations of a more accommodative monetary environment. As 2026 begins, traders are watching several themes: the timing and pace of potential interest‑rate cuts, the durability of tech‑sector leadership, and whether gains will broaden across more industries. Early future...

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Supreme Court Upholds Sentencing Schedule in Landmark Hush-Money Case


In a significant legal development, the U.S. Supreme Court has declined to intervene in the sentencing of former President Donald Trump in connection with the hush-money case. This decision comes after a lower court found Trump guilty on multiple counts of felony charges related to payments made to silence allegations of an affair during the 2016 presidential campaign. 

The high court's refusal to halt the sentencing allows the legal process to proceed without further delay, setting a precedent for the accountability of public figures. Trump's legal team had sought to postpone the sentencing, citing various constitutional challenges, but the justices denied these requests without comment. 

Legal analysts suggest that this outcome underscores the judiciary's independence and the principle that no individual is above the law. The sentencing is now scheduled to proceed as planned, marking a pivotal moment in this high-profile case. 



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