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📅 May 05, 2026 · 09:14 AM EDT | Wall Street Daily Briefing Pre-Market Snapshot US equity futures are broadly positive this evening, signaling a constructive open driven by tech optimism, despite mixed performances across global markets. Asian indices saw varied results, with a notable surge in South Korea's KOSPI, while European bourses largely trended higher, setting a cautiously optimistic tone for the Wall Street session. As the US market prepares to open, equity futures painted a predominantly green picture. S&P 500 Futures advanced by 0.46% to 7263.75, while NASDAQ Futures led the charge, rising 0.75% to 27983.5, reflecting sustained investor appetite for growth and technology. Dow Futures also saw a respectable gain of 0.39% to 49272.0, and the Russell 2000 Futures were up 0.82% at 2827.7, indicating broader market strength. Across Asia, the Nikkei 225 closed up 0.38% at 59513.12, and the Shanghai Composite gained 0.11% t...