S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures are higher after a strong week on Wall Street: Live updates

The Dow climbed nearly 2% last week, putting it within striking distance of 53,000, a level it has never reached.
Trump to meet with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy and Syria’s al-Sharaa during the NATO summit

Trump plans to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Wednesday, the White House said.
Trump thanks FIFA after Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red card suspension is reversed

Folarin Balogun was surprisingly cleared by FIFA to play for the United States Men’s National Team in the World Cup against Belgium on Monday.
Cargo vessel in Red Sea reports coming under attack, UK maritime body says

The incident was reported in one of the world’s most crucial trade transit routes amid a fragile ceasefire between Iran and the U.S.
Goldman Sachs says these undervalued stocks are ‘well positioned’ to outperform

The firm highlighted stocks that are poised for gains as the third quarter unfolds.
OPEC+ set to approve another oil output increase, sources say

The oil-producing group has agreed in principle to increase quotas by 188,000 barrels per day from August, two sources told Reuters.
Trump gives campaign-style July 4 speech on National Mall for U.S. 250th anniversary

Trump’s speech mixed patriotism with attacks on perceived ideological threats at home and abroad.
BTIG names an athleisure company, cybersecurity stock and more as its top picks for the second half of 2026

The firm named 55 large- and small-cap stocks that it thinks are set to perform well in the next six months.
The World Cup sends prediction market volumes soaring to record highs

Trading volumes on Kalshi and Polymarket both hit record highs in June. Rothera, a new prediction market platform, was also able to manage $2 billion in volume.
Pope Leo urges U.S. to welcome immigrants in July 4 appeal

Leo drew the ire of Donald Trump last year after calling the U.S. president’s hardline anti-immigration policies inhumane.