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U.S. stock futures rose on Monday following Friday’s advances. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher.

Friday’s session (Oct 17) delivered a mixed, slightly negative breadth day, but the 1-week picture remains constructive thanks to earlier gains. Participation above the 20-day remains soft, new highs dwindled, and monthly breadth is still net-negative—suggesting a market pausing rather than breaking.

President Donald Trump’s softened stance against China and optimism concerning earnings could buoy sentiment, but the government shutdown continues.

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While Dow Jones futures were down by 0.13% at the time of writing, the S&P 500 futures declined 0.41%.

After two constructive sessions, breadth rolled over hard on Thursday, with decliners re-taking a clear majority and short-term momentum slipping back below key thresholds. Intermediate-term gauges remain intact, but they’re deteriorating.

U.S. stock futures slumped on Friday following Thursday’s declines. Futures of major benchmark indices dropped by nearly 1%.

AMZN shares fell in after-hours trading on Thursday, after declining for three sessions, and are headed for a fourth weekly loss.

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