{"id":56188,"date":"2025-11-20T07:07:29","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T11:07:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/nvidia-fuels-futures-rally-ahead-of-crucial-jobs-report\/56188\/"},"modified":"2025-11-20T07:07:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T11:07:29","slug":"nvidia-fuels-futures-rally-ahead-of-crucial-jobs-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/nvidia-fuels-futures-rally-ahead-of-crucial-jobs-report\/56188\/","title":{"rendered":"Nvidia Fuels Futures Rally Ahead of Crucial Jobs Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>U.S. stock futures are surging this Thursday, November 20, 2025, signaling a strong open for Wall Street, primarily driven by an overwhelmingly positive earnings report from artificial intelligence (AI) chip giant Nvidia (<a href=\"\/stock\/NVDA\">NVDA<\/a>). Investors are also keenly awaiting the release of the long-delayed September jobs report, a critical piece of economic data that could significantly influence market sentiment and Federal Reserve policy expectations.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/nvidia-fuels-futures-rally-ahead-of-crucial-jobs-report\/56188\/#Premarket_Trading_Activity_and_Futures_Movements\" >Premarket Trading Activity and Futures Movements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/nvidia-fuels-futures-rally-ahead-of-crucial-jobs-report\/56188\/#Current_Performance_of_Major_Market_Indexes\" >Current Performance of Major Market Indexes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/nvidia-fuels-futures-rally-ahead-of-crucial-jobs-report\/56188\/#Upcoming_Market_Events\" >Upcoming Market Events<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/nvidia-fuels-futures-rally-ahead-of-crucial-jobs-report\/56188\/#Economic_Data_Announcements\" >Economic Data Announcements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/nvidia-fuels-futures-rally-ahead-of-crucial-jobs-report\/56188\/#Policy_Decisions_and_Federal_Reserve_Outlook\" >Policy Decisions and Federal Reserve Outlook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/nvidia-fuels-futures-rally-ahead-of-crucial-jobs-report\/56188\/#Earnings_Releases\" >Earnings Releases<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/nvidia-fuels-futures-rally-ahead-of-crucial-jobs-report\/56188\/#Major_Stock_News_and_Developments\" >Major Stock News and Developments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Premarket_Trading_Activity_and_Futures_Movements\"><\/span>Premarket Trading Activity and Futures Movements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/markets\/pre-market\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Premarket Movers\">Premarket<\/a> trading indicates a robust start to the day, with futures contracts tied to the major U.S. indexes showing significant gains. <a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/markets\/sp500\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"snp500 today\">S&amp;P 500<\/a> futures are up approximately 1.2% to 1.3%, while Nasdaq 100 futures have jumped even higher, rising between 1.2% and 1.8%. <a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/markets\/dowjones\/today.aspx\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Dow Jones Today\">Dow Jones<\/a> Industrial Average futures are also experiencing a positive uplift, gaining around 0.5% to 0.6%. This broad-based <a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/markets\/pre-market\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Premarket Movers\">premarket<\/a> rally is largely a direct response to Nvidia&#39;s stellar quarterly performance and optimistic outlook, which has reignited confidence in the burgeoning AI sector.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Current_Performance_of_Major_Market_Indexes\"><\/span>Current Performance of Major Market Indexes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, U.S. equities closed higher, snapping a four-session losing streak for the S&amp;P 500 (<a href=\"\/stock\/%5ESPX\">^SPX<\/a>) and Dow Jones Industrial Average (<a href=\"\/stock\/%5EDJI\">^DJI<\/a>). The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (<a href=\"\/stock\/%5EIXIC\">^IXIC<\/a>) also ended its two-day slide. The S&amp;P 500 advanced 0.4%, the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.6%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 0.1%. This rebound was observed ahead of Nvidia&#39;s highly anticipated earnings report, with investors positioning themselves for potential upside in the AI space. The S&amp;P 500 closed at 6617.32 points on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average at 46091.74 points. The US500, a CFD tracking the S&amp;P 500, rose to 6724 points on November 20, 2025, gaining 1.24% from the previous session.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upcoming_Market_Events\"><\/span>Upcoming Market Events<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Today marks a busy day for market participants, with several key economic data releases and corporate earnings reports on the agenda.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economic_Data_Announcements\"><\/span>Economic Data Announcements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The most significant economic event today is the release of the long-delayed September jobs report. Originally scheduled for October 3, this crucial report was postponed due to the 43-day U.S. government shutdown. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is set to release this data, which will provide vital insights into the strength of the U.S. labor market. Expectations are for tepid jobs growth of around 50,000. Any significant deviation from this forecast could lead to considerable market volatility.<\/p>\n<p>Other economic indicators scheduled for release today include the U.S. Philadelphia Fed Index, Leading Indicators, and Existing Home Sales. These reports will offer further clarity on the current state of the U.S. economy.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Policy_Decisions_and_Federal_Reserve_Outlook\"><\/span>Policy Decisions and Federal Reserve Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Minutes from the Federal Reserve&#39;s October meeting, released yesterday, indicated that &quot;many&quot; officials believe that no more interest rate cuts are needed this year. This suggests a cautious stance from the central bank, with futures markets currently pricing in a roughly 50% chance of a 25-basis-point cut at the mid-December meeting. The Fed&#39;s continued assessment of inflation and labor market conditions will remain a key focus for investors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Earnings_Releases\"><\/span>Earnings Releases<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Several prominent companies are slated to report earnings today, Thursday, November 20, 2025:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Walmart Inc. (<a href=\"\/stock\/WMT\">WMT<\/a>)<\/strong>: The retail giant is expected to report its quarterly results. Investors will be watching closely for insights into consumer spending and the broader retail landscape.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (<a href=\"\/stock\/PANW\">PANW<\/a>)<\/strong>: The cybersecurity firm is also reporting earnings this afternoon.<\/li>\n<li>Other companies reporting pre-market include NetEase (<a href=\"\/stock\/NTES\">NTES<\/a>), Jacobs Solutions Inc. (<a href=\"\/stock\/J\">J<\/a>), Vipshop Holdings (<a href=\"\/stock\/VIPS\">VIPS<\/a>), Roadrunner Transportation Systems (<a href=\"\/stock\/ROAD\">ROAD<\/a>), Maximus Inc. (<a href=\"\/stock\/MMS\">MMS<\/a>), Bath &amp; Body Works (<a href=\"\/stock\/BBWI\">BBWI<\/a>), Warner Music Group (<a href=\"\/stock\/WMG\">WMG<\/a>), VNET Group (<a href=\"\/stock\/VNET\">VNET<\/a>), Atkore Inc. (<a href=\"\/stock\/ATKR\">ATKR<\/a>), ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (<a href=\"\/stock\/ZIM\">ZIM<\/a>), and Valneva SE (<a href=\"\/stock\/VALN\">VALN<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Stock_News_and_Developments\"><\/span>Major Stock News and Developments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Corporate news continues to drive individual stock movements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nvidia (<a href=\"\/stock\/NVDA\">NVDA<\/a>)<\/strong>: The chipmaker&#39;s shares jumped over 5% in after-hours trading and more than 5.5% in pre-<a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/live\/stock-market-today\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"6\" title=\"Stock Market Today\">market today<\/a> after reporting robust third-quarter revenue of $57 billion, a 22% increase from the previous quarter and a 62% year-over-year surge. The company also provided an upbeat fourth-quarter revenue forecast that handily beat analysts&#39; expectations, underscoring the resilient demand for its AI infrastructure. CEO Jensen Huang noted that demand for its Blackwell chips is &quot;off the charts&quot;.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alphabet (<a href=\"\/stock\/GOOGL\">GOOGL<\/a>)<\/strong>: Shares of Google&#39;s parent company jumped 3% yesterday to a fresh all-time intraday high after announcing its latest AI model, Gemini 3.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lowe&#39;s (<a href=\"\/stock\/LOW\">LOW<\/a>)<\/strong>: The home improvement retailer saw its shares pop 4% after reporting a third-quarter profit beat and raising its full-year sales projection.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Target (<a href=\"\/stock\/TGT\">TGT<\/a>)<\/strong>: In contrast, Target&#39;s stock declined 2.7% after its total sales and comparable store sales fell short of analysts&#39; estimates, leading the company to lower its full-year profit estimate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>TJX Companies (<a href=\"\/stock\/TJX\">TJX<\/a>)<\/strong>: The parent company of T.J. Maxx and Marshalls saw its shares edge 0.2% higher after reporting better-than-expected results and increasing its fiscal 2026 guidance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Microsoft (<a href=\"\/stock\/MSFT\">MSFT<\/a>)<\/strong>: Shares fell 2.7% yesterday after announcing strategic partnerships with Nvidia and Claude AI developer Anthropic, and also due to a ratings cut by Rothschild.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Amazon (<a href=\"\/stock\/AMZN\">AMZN<\/a>)<\/strong>: The e-commerce giant&#39;s stock finished little changed after dropping 4.4% on Tuesday following its own rating cut by Rothschild.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Infosys (<a href=\"\/stock\/INFY\">INFY<\/a>)<\/strong>: The IT services major&#39;s \u20b918,000 crore share buyback program opens today, allowing eligible shareholders to tender their equity shares until November 26, 2025.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reliance Power (<a href=\"\/stock\/RPOWER\">RPOWER<\/a>)<\/strong>: The company&#39;s board has approved forming a new Board of Management to enhance decision-making and strengthen governance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adani Enterprises (<a href=\"\/stock\/ADANIENT\">ADANIENT<\/a>)<\/strong>: The flagship Adani Group firm outbid competitors to win the bid for Jaiprakash Associates Limited (JAL) and also sold a 13% stake in AWL Agri Business.<\/li>\n<li><strong>NBCC India (<a href=\"\/stock\/NBCC\">NBCC<\/a>)<\/strong>: The state-owned company secured a major project management consultancy contract worth \u20b92,966 crore as part of the Naveen Nagpur Metropolitan development plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Today&#39;s market is poised for an exciting session, with Nvidia&#39;s strong performance setting a bullish tone for technology stocks, while the highly anticipated September jobs report and a slew of corporate earnings will keep investors on their toes. 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