What is the current status of the Nasdaq 100 futures?

The Nasdaq 100 futures have risen roughly 0.6% as of November 17th, 2025.

How is Berkshire Hathaway's investment in Alphabet being viewed?

Berkshire Hathaway's nearly $5 billion stake in Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is seen as a rare tech bet by the conglomerate and a vote of confidence in the tech giant.

What is the current situation with the crypto market?

The price of Bitcoin has dropped 30% in just over a month, from a record high of over $126,000 to below $94,000 per token, erasing its gains for the year, which were sparked by the Trump administration's more crypto-friendly stance.

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Tech Stocks Surge, Nasdaq Futures Rise Ahead of Key Jobs Report

17 Nov

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Summary

Nasdaq 100 futures rise 0.6%, S&P 500 futures add 0.3%
Investors await Nvidia's earnings, a test for tech sector
Berkshire Hathaway takes $5 billion stake in Alphabet

Tech Stocks Surge, Nasdaq Futures Rise Ahead of Key Jobs Report

As of November 17th, 2025, US stock futures are trading higher, led by a surge in tech stocks. The Nasdaq 100 futures have risen roughly 0.6%, while the S&P 500 futures have added 0.3%. However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures, which include fewer tech stocks, are trading broadly flat.

Investors are eagerly anticipating Nvidia's earnings report on Wednesday, which will be a crucial test for the tech sector. The chipmaker's results and outlook will be closely scrutinized, as doubts linger about Big Tech valuations and the impact of hefty AI spending.

In a rare tech bet, Berkshire Hathaway has disclosed a nearly $5 billion stake in Alphabet, the parent company of Google. This move, likely one of the last under Warren Buffett's leadership, is seen as a vote of confidence in the tech giant, even as concerns about AI trade linger.