US stock futures point to decent gains at the open

S&P 500 buybacks fell 20% in Q2, but expected to hit $1T this year. Buyback yields at 20-yr lows may limit EPS boost.

US House passes stopgap bill 217-212 to avert shutdown; Senate showdown looms over healthcare spending.

WAT drops 27.7% from high despite strong EPS; acquisition costs and funding uncertainty weigh on valuation.

Treasury limits 'no tax on tips' for ~4M workers. Provision adds $40B to deficit, impacting payroll tax collection.

AI flattens orgs, cutting middle management by 50%. Utility & execution now key; knowledge is table stakes. Adapt or risk obsolescence.

AGM Group soars 9.27 on high volume; Micron dips 7.97. Traders eye tech stocks.

Lumber futures dip slightly as Nov contract trades at $571.50. Traders eye volume shifts and open interest changes.