Tech stocks soared on Wednesday, boosted by the prospect of a rate cut at next week's Fed meeting. Tesla stock jumped 6% to an all-time high.

Trading on Wall Street was muted early Wednesday ahead of the latest update on inflation coming out before markets open. Futures for the S&P 500 edged less than 0.1% higher before the bell, while futures for the Dow were off less than 0.

U.S. stocks are rising after the latest update on inflation appeared to clear the way for more help for the economy from the Federal Reserve

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange for the first time and be named Time magazine's Person of the Year.

Donald Trump's invitation to ring opening bell at New York Stock Exchange comes just one month before his historic return to the White House.

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange, marking the ceremonial start of the day’s trading

U.S. stock index futures were subdued on Tuesday as investors refrained from placing big bets ahead of a crucial inflation report this week that could influence the Federal Reserve at its monetary policy meeting this month.

U.S. stock futures were mostly lower early Tuesday as investors became more cautious ahead of the final inflation reading of the year. The stock market’s record rally stalled Monday and it looked set to remain on pause Tuesday.