Activity is likely to be somewhat subdued amid thin volumes on Friday with trading scheduled to end at 1 PM ET. The economic calendar is blank and there are not many news from the corporate front to warrant significant moves.Futures were slightly up a little while ago. The Dow futures were up 0.11 percent, the S&P futures were up 0.10 percent, and the Nasdaq futures climbed 0.18 percent.The market remained shut on Thursday for Thanksgiving Day holiday.Trading in the futures segment was disrupted earlier du ...

Core Insights - The COT Report provides insights into the positioning of different types of traders, indicating potential market trends and reversals [1][3]. Group 1: COT Report Overview - The COT Report is published weekly by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and categorizes futures open interest by trader type, applicable to various commodities and financial futures [3]. - It offers a detailed view of market dynamics, showing who is long and who is short, and how these positions evolve over time [5]. Group 2: Managed Money Insights - Managed money, including hedge funds and CTAs, typically holds positions for 6 to 12 months, indicating a commitment to their trades [4]. - When managed money builds significant positions, it can sustain market trends, but extreme positioning may signal a potential market saturation [6].

Core Viewpoint - Dow futures remained flat following a rebound in technology stocks on Wall Street, indicating a cautious market sentiment [1] Group 1 - Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average were trading down by approximately 33 points, or 0.1% [1] - Nasdaq futures declined by 95 points, or 0.3%, reflecting a broader pullback in technology stocks [1]