Markets· August 17, 2026 at 12:18 p.m.
Mixed Stock Market Open Awaits Retail Earnings, Fed Minutes
Key takeaways
- Retail earnings reports are coming this week
- AI-related stocks are on the rise
- U.S. dollar index at its lowest since early June
- Harvard Management Company disclosed a $2.2 billion stake in SpaceX
Stock futures indicate a mixed start for Monday, with the Nasdaq poised to open higher due to rising AI stocks. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures are up slightly, while crude oil remains steady at $82.40 per barrel. This week will see several major retailers reporting earnings, including Home Depot, Lowe's, Target, TJX Companies, Viking, Estee Lauder, Walmart, Deere, Ross Stores, and Advance Auto Parts.
