US Futures Rise on Costco Earnings Beat and Akamai-Anthropic AI Deal

Key Facts

1Costco beat earnings estimates in its latest financial report.

2Akamai shares jumped following an $11.6 billion deal with AI giant Anthropic.

3Futures indicate the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are on track for a second straight weekly gain.

Costco beat earnings estimates in its latest financial report, supporting pre-market sentiment. Akamai shares jumped following the announcement of an $11.6 billion deal with AI giant Anthropic, according to Investopedia. Futures indicate that the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are on track to secure their second consecutive weekly gain.

COST closed at $896.48 on September 24, 2026, while NDAQ closed at $94.55 on the same date. These gains coincide with a retreat in Treasury yields and oil prices, which has helped stabilize equity markets following a period of volatility.