Equities Lose Momentum as August Starts with Sluggishness

Stock futures rose slightly on Sunday evening as Wall Street aimed to rebound from a sluggish start to August. Last week, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite experienced losses, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average had a positive week. The upcoming week will be influenced by earnings reports from Home Depot, Target, and Walmart, as well as retail sales data. U.S. Steel announced a review of strategic options after receiving unsolicited proposals for deals.