US equity futures were edging lower before the bell on Thursday as the Federal Reserve kept its target rate unchanged. Traders are assessing earnings from Big Tech companies.
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QQQ
▼ Likely negativeInvesco QQQ Trust
Relevance: medium
| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | ETF |
| Close on 10/28/2026 | 725.61 |
| Change that session | +0.60% |
SPY
▼ Likely negativeSPDR S&P 500 ETF
Relevance: medium
| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | ETF |
| Close on 10/28/2026 | 772.31 |
| Change that session | +0.34% |
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