U.S. futures rise as markets kick off new year on upbeat note

Investing.com -- U.S. stock futures are pointing higher at the start of the new year, setting markets up to snap a four-day losing streak as investors return to themes that powered gains through much of 2025. S&P 500 Futures were up about 0.6% at 6:40 AM ET (11:40 GMT) in New York, while Nasdaq 100 Futures contracts climbed 1.1%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures added 0.4%. Trading conditions are expected to remain thin, with many investors yet to return from the holiday break and fuller par