U.S. stock futures dip as Middle East tensions weigh on markets

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U.S. stock futures were down ahead of Thursday’s session as tensions in the Middle East weighed on sentiment; Nasdaq 100, Dow, and S&P 500 futures were down about 0.33%, 0.40%, and 0.30% at 2:47 a.m. EST, after a session that saw gains led by big tech and semiconductors (NVDA and peers). Investors await earnings from Kroger, Burlington, BJ’s Wholesale Thursday morning and Costco and Marvell after the close, plus weekly jobless claims.
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