Stock futures point higher: S&P up 0.3%, Nasdaq 100 up 0.5%

S&P 500 futures rose 0.3% and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.5% on Oct 9, 2026, Bloomberg reported. Futures are contracts betting on where indexes open. For savers and retirement accounts, I read this as a steadier start after heavy selling — though that early signal can still shift.