Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures climb after Dow's record-setting rally

Market Performance - US stock futures rose after a strong rally in equities, with Dow Jones futures steady, S&P 500 futures up 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 futures gaining 0.3% [1] - The Dow reached a record close, jumping nearly 600 points (about 1.2%), while the S&P 500 rose roughly 0.6% and the Nasdaq Composite added nearly 0.7% [1] Investor Sentiment - Markets viewed geopolitical developments as potential catalysts for US corporate opportunities, particularly in energy and defense sectors, reflecting a strong appetite for risk among investors [2] Energy Sector - Energy stocks outperformed, with Chevron surging 5.1% after discussions between the Trump administration and US oil companies regarding Venezuela's energy sector [3] - Exxon Mobil and Halliburton also saw gains of 2.2% and 7.8% respectively, with additional after-hours increases of 0.2% and 0.4% [3] Technology Sector - AI companies are expected to attract investor focus during the CES tech show in Las Vegas, highlighted by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's address and upcoming speeches from AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm [4] Commodities - Gold futures experienced their strongest daily gain since October as some investors sought protection from market volatility [4]