FTXL is trading at $224.99 (+2.30%) as Nasdaq-100 futures rise roughly 0.5%, Treasury yields ease, and investors position ahead of the 8:30 a.m. ET August employment report.

  • Economists expect approximately 55,000–56,000 payroll gains and 4.1% unemployment; a soft report could boost rate-cut expectations and growth stocks.
  • NVIDIA and broader AI optimism offset semiconductor pressure after Broadcom’s softer revenue outlook.
  • A firmer overnight risk tone and calmer Federal Reserve commentary amplified the move.