Wall Street Starts Quarter With Tech-Led Rally
On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, U.S. equity futures opened higher as technology stocks led gains, with S&P 500 futures up 0.46% at 6,601.00 and Nasdaq futures up 0.63% at 24,065.75. Cannabis and metals sectors posted strong early rallies while energy lagged; several individual premarket movers showed large swings. Traders await private payroll, manufacturing PMI, and a busy earnings calendar.
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- Read OriginalTech and Gold Surge as Markets Kick Off April; S&P 500 Futures Cross 6,600stockmarketwatch.com
