Market Open — Aug 4, 2026, 03:00 UTC

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NASDAQ Composite explodes 2.13% higher! US futures are firmly in the green this morning. The S&P 500 gained 1.48%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.32%. Global markets are mixed. The DAX is up 1.45%, but the FTSE 100 slipped 0.10%. Now, your top pre-market movers! Eli Lilly offers early access to its obesity drug Retatrutide. This breakthrough could send shares soaring today. Best Buy appoints Anne Bramman as new CFO. Expect investor optimism for a corporate overhaul. And Cosmos Hub, ATOM, is up 8.0%. Crypto investors are finding early momentum. Today's calendar is packed with central bank action. The Bank of Japan maintained rates at 1%. This hawkish stance impacts global markets. The Bank of England's rate decision is also due. My bold prediction: Tech stocks will continue their rally. The NASDAQ will test new resistance levels today. Stay sharp, traders! We'll keep you informed right here on rawfin.tv.