The S&P 500 was lifted 0.8%, looking at a record-high close. The Nasdaq composite gained 0.9%, after hitting a new intraday on the stock market today. Small caps on the Russell 2000 fared better than the major indexes and powered up 1.6%.

On Aug. 11, 2025, Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures edge higher as investors eye record highs and key inflation data this week.

Wall Street was poised to open with gains on Thursday as U.S. stock index futures rose signaling fresh momentum for Wall Street, on signs that major tech firms may sidestep President Donald Trump's latest chip import tariffs.