Stock Market Today: Investors await opening trade from Gemini, Via, and Legence

Market Overview - The U.S. stock market opened with mixed results, with the Nasdaq up by 0.11%, while the S&P 500 and Dow were down by 0.05% and 0.13% respectively, and the Russell 2000 saw a decline of 0.36% [3][7] - Stocks are looking to continue a week-long rally, supported by economic data indicating a likely 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in the upcoming policy meeting [8] Consumer Sentiment - The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index for September came in at 55.4, down from 58.2 the previous month, indicating a decline in consumer confidence [2] - Inflation expectations have risen, while future expectations have significantly dipped, despite a slight increase in current conditions [2] Economic Data and Earnings - The only major economic report for the day is the Preliminary Michigan Consumer Sentiment data, expected to show little change month-over-month [5] - JinkoSolar (JKS) is the only notable earnings report scheduled for today, with a market cap exceeding $1 billion [5] IPOs - Two significant IPOs are set for today: Gemini Space Station (GEMI), a crypto exchange, and Via Transportation (VIA), a public transit contractor [4]