<div id="readability-page-1"><div><div><p>U.S. stock futures advanced on Friday following Thursday’s positive moves. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher.</p><p>Amid the delay caused by the impending government shutdown, the Bureau of Labor Statistics is scheduled to release the September Consumer Price Index (CPI) report today.</p><p>Meanwhile, trade relations with America's closest ally cratered, with President <strong>Donald Trump</strong> stating on social media, &#34;ALL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS WITH CANADA ARE HEREBY TERMINATED,&#34; over a dispute involving an anti-tariff advertisement by Canada. </p><p>The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.01% and the two-year bond was at 3.49%. The CME Group's FedWatch tool‘s projections show markets pricing a 98.9% likelihood of the Federal Reserve cutting the current interest rates in its October meeting. </p><p>The <strong>SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust</strong> (NYSE:SPY) and<strong> Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</strong> (NASDAQ:QQQ), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose in premarket on Friday. The SPY was up 0.32% at $673.89, while the QQQ advanced 0.53% to $613.81, according to Benzinga Pro data.</p><h2><strong>Stocks In Focus</strong></h2><h2>Intel</h2><ul> <li><strong>Intel Corp.</strong> (NASDAQ:INTC) jumped 8.44% in premarket on Friday after reporting stronger-than-expected financial results for the third quarter. Its revenue of $13.65 billion beat analyst estimates of $13.14 billion and earnings of 23 cents per share beat estimates of one cent per share.</li> </ul><ul> <li>INTC maintained a stronger price trend over the short, medium, and long terms, with a poor growth ranking, as per <strong>Benzinga’s Edge Stock Rankings</strong>. Additional performance details are available here.</li> </ul><h2>Ford Motor</h2><ul> <li><strong>Ford Motor Co. </strong>(NYSE:F) rose 2.51% after reporting better-than-expected financial results with a quarterly earnings of 45 cents per share, which beat the analyst estimate of 36 cents and revenue of $47.18 billion, above the $43.07 billion estimate.</li> </ul><ul> <li>Ford maintained a stronger price trend over short, medium, and long terms, with a strong value ranking. Additional performance details, as per <strong>Benzinga’s Edge Stock Rankings</strong>, are available here.</li> </ul><h2>Deckers Outdoor</h2><ul> <li><strong>Deckers Outdoor Corp. </strong>(NYSE:DECK) dropped 10.90% despite better-than-expected financial results as it issued disappointing full-year sales guidance.</li> </ul><ul> <li>DECK maintained a weaker price trend over the short, medium, and long terms, with a strong quality ranking. Additional information is available here.</li> </ul><h2>Plug Power</h2><ul> <li><strong>Plug Power Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:PLUG) advanced 4.51% after it announced a milestone deployment of its GenDrive hydrogen fuel cell systems and GenFuel infrastructure at <strong>Floor &amp; Decor Holdings, Inc.</strong>‘s (NYSE:FND) distribution center in Frederickson, Washington.</li> </ul><ul> <li><strong>Benzinga’s Edge Stock Rankings</strong> indicate that PLUG maintains a stronger price trend over the short, medium, and long terms, with a weak growth ranking. Additional performance details are available here.</li> </ul><h2>Procter &amp; Gamble</h2><ul> <li><strong>Procter &amp; Gamble Co.</strong> (NYSE:PG) shares were 0.39% higher as it is scheduled to report earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect earnings of $1.90 per share on revenue of $22.17 billion.</li> </ul><ul> <li>PG maintained a weaker price trend over short, medium, and long terms, with a poor value ranking. Additional performance details, as per <strong>Benzinga’s Edge Stock Rankings</strong>, are available here.</li> </ul><h2><strong>Cues From Last Session</strong></h2><p>Based on the sector performance data from Wednesday, the market saw broad gains, with the all sectors weighted average up 0.58%.</p><h2><strong>Insights From Analysts</strong></h2><p>While the artificial intelligence (AI) boom has captured headlines and fueled much of the S&amp;P 500 Index’s rally this year, the resulting infrastructure demands are creating major opportunities in “periphery plays,” according to a Wells Fargo Investment Institute commentary.</p><p><strong>Scott Wren</strong>, Senior Global Market Strategist, wrote that long before AI, “the U.S. power grid was in dire need of upgrading in many, if not most, areas of the country”.</p><p>The emergence of power-intensive AI data centers has been a “game changer,” forcing the massive grid upgrades that were already necessary. Wren argues that investors should look beyond just the Technology sector.</p><p>“That means we believe our favored sectors beyond just Technology, such as Industrials and Utilities, are also set to benefit,” Wren noted. These sectors are essential for building the data centers, manufacturing components, upgrading the grid, and providing electricity.</p><p>Citing estimates that $3 will be spent on supporting infrastructure for every $1 spent on AI, Wren believes this is just the beginning. “We are now only in the early innings of what in our view is a longer-term secular trend”.</p><h2><strong>Upcoming Economic Data</strong></h2><p>Here's what investors will be keeping an eye on Friday;</p><ul> <li> The delayed headline and core Consumer Price Index data for September will be released at 8:30 a.m.</li> </ul><ul> <li>October’s S&amp;P flash U.S. services PMI and manufacturing PMI will be out by 9:45 a.m., and September’s new home sales data will be delayed due to the impending shutdown.</li> </ul><h2><strong>Commodities, Gold, Crypto, And Global Equity Markets</strong></h2><p>Crude oil futures were trading lower in the early New York session by 0.21% to hover around $61.67 per barrel.</p><p>Gold Spot US Dollar fell 1.38% to hover around $4,068.69 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $4,381.6 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was 0.11% higher at the 99.0400 level.</p><p>Meanwhile, <strong>Bitcoin </strong>(CRYPTO: BTC) was trading 1.96% higher at $111,370.38 per coin.</p><p>Asian markets closed higher on Friday, except India’s NIFTY 50 and Australia's ASX 200 indices. South Korea's Kospi, Japan's Nikkei 225, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, and China’s CSI 300 rose. European markets were lower in early trade.</p><ul> <li><strong>Ray Dalio Warns Donald Trump’s Sanctions ‘Inevitably Weaken’ Global Monetary Order, Reducing Dollar ‘Demand’</strong></li> </ul><p><em>Photo courtesy: Shutterstock</em></p></div></div></div>

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<p>U.S. stock futures rose ahead of the delayed September CPI report, with major indices showing positive movement. Intel's shares jumped 8.44% after exceeding earnings expectations, while Ford's stock increased 2.51% following better-than-expected results. Conversely, Deckers Outdoor fell 10.90% despite strong earnings guidance. Procter & Gamble is set to report earnings today. Analysts suggest that the AI boom is driving infrastructure upgrades, benefiting sectors like Industrials and Utilities. Upcoming economic data includes the CPI report and PMI figures.</p>

- U.S. stock futures rose on Friday, following positive moves from the previous day, with major indices showing gains.  
- The Bureau of Labor Statistics is set to release the September Consumer Price Index report, while President Trump announced the termination of trade negotiations with Canada over a tariff dispute.  
- Notable stock movements included Intel's 8.44% rise after strong earnings, while Deckers Outdoor fell 10.90% despite better-than-expected results due to disappointing sales guidance.

Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow Futures Rise Ahead Of Delayed September CPI Report—Intel, Ford, Procter & Gamble In Focus