Dow Heads for Another Record as Jobs Take Center Stage. Stock Futures Rise.

Group 1 - The stock market is poised for a positive opening as investors anticipate a delayed jobs report that may influence the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts in 2026 [1] - Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 81 points, or 0.2%, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures both rose by 0.1% [1] - The Dow achieved a record close for the third consecutive session, although other major indexes ended lower due to disappointing retail sales data [1]