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Retail sales in April improve as Cisco posts strong results, lifting equity futures early

Retail sales in April improve as Cisco posts strong results, lifting equity futures early
Cisco earnings lift futures at open

Investors started the morning with several key economic updates, most notably an encouraging report on April retail sales and a positive earnings performance from Cisco.

Equity futures pointed to a higher opening as traders responded to these developments, reflecting cautious optimism about both corporate performance and consumer spending. Market participants are watching for further signals as trading gets underway, with heightened attention on how the latest data may influence the broader trajectory for stocks.

Earlier this week, Value Line indicated that the U.S. stock market could start softer as global political events draw focus. The firm also highlighted that U.S. M&A activity nearly reached a record in 2025, with prospects for more deals in 2026. These recent outlooks come as investors weigh the impact of current retail and earnings data.

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