5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Tuesday

5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Tuesday News of the day for Aug. 25, 2026

Tue, August 25, 2026 at 3:06 PM GMT+3 3 min read

Stock futures are pointing higher after tech losses dragged the S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower yesterday; bitcoin is extending its recent rally; investors can look forward to an update on consumer confidence; shares of Dick's are sliding after the retailer lowered its outlook; and Intuit is set to release its latest results after the closing bell. Here's what you need to know today.

Stock Futures Point Higher After Sluggish Start to Week

Stock futures are on the rise this morning after a mixed start to the week for the major indexes. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 were recently up 0.5%, while tech-heavy Nasdaq futures rose 1%. Memory and other AI-related stocks climbed, in what could point to a rebound from yesterday's losses. The Dow finished higher yesterday, while a slide in AI-related stocks dragged the S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note slipped to 4.67% this morning from 4.70% at yesterday's close. WTI oil futures were down nearly 4% at around $82 per barrel, while gold futures hovered around $4,700 an ounce after hitting a fresh three-month high this morning. The price of bitcoin was at $79,200 after climbing above $81,000 overnight (more on that below).

Bitcoin Continues to Rally

Bitcoin has been on a tear lately. The price of the world's largest cryptocurrency briefly topped $81,000 overnight, a level it hadn't reached since May, before slipping below $80,000 recently. Bitcoin has gained roughly 25% since the start of last week, boosted by encouraging comments from President Donald Trump and a spate of small regulatory wins last week. In what could be taken as a promising sign for a sustained rally, Investopedia's Crystal Kim reports that bitcoin ETFs last week saw five straight days of inflows totaling nearly $2 billion, according to Farside Investors.

Consumer Confidence Report Due This Morning

The Conference Board is set to release its latest report on consumer confidence this morning at 10 a.m. ET. The report is expected to show confidence continued its slide in August, after edging lower in July amid worries about inflation as the war in Iran drags on. Investors can also look forward to the latest report on the Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, tomorrow.

Dick's Stock Plunges on Weak Earnings, Outlook

Dick's (DKS) shares are plunging in premarket trading after the sporting goods retailer posted quarterly sales that missed analysts' estimates and lowered its outlook. Dick's said it now expects net sales of $21.9 billion to $22.2 billion for the year, down from $22.1 billion to $22.4 billion previously. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $3.53 on revenue of $5.59 billion for the second quarter, below analysts' estimates. Dick's said it was "impacted by challenging conditions in the athletic footwear marketplace" as it works to turn around sales at Footlocker, which it acquired last year. Dick's shares were down 16% in recent premarket trading, on track to hit their lowest level since early 2024.

Can Intuit's Earnings Pull the Stock Out of Its Slump?

TurboTax and QuickBooks parent Intuit (INTU) is slated to publish its fiscal fourth-quarter results after the closing bell. Intuit shares have lost nearly half their value since the year began, making the stock one of the worst performers in the S&P 500 for 2026. Though the tax software company beat expectations last quarter and announced plans to shrink its workforce, the stock has slumped amid a broader pullback in software stocks driven by worries about AI disruption. Intuit is expected to report adjusted earnings per share of $3.58 on $4.27 billion in revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter, per Visible Alpha. Shares of Intuit were little changed in premarket trading.

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