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S&P 500 poised for modest gains as durable goods data beats forecasts

Sep 25, 2026, 12:29 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Data showing flat yet beating expectations on durable goods supports sentiment for a modest gain in the S&P 500; sector leadership in tech adds upside; however, narrow breadth and micro-cap volatility cap upside.

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U.S. equities edged higher on Friday as the S&P 500 rose about 0.1% amid flat August durable goods orders that beat expectations for a decline. Technology led advances while communication services lagged. Inside market breadth, select micro-caps rallied on deal news, but most components were muted, signaling limited conviction for a broader risk-on move.

  • U.S. stocks edge higher: Dow +150, S&P +0.1%, Nasdaq +0.08%.
  • Tech leads gains; information tech +0.8%, communication services -1%.
  • Durable goods orders flat at $338.6B in August, beating expectations.
  • Marygold and Masonglory surge; INLF up on profit growth.
  • AXG, WYY slide; TRUG falls on reverse split.

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