Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures steady as shutdown drags on; Intel rises on price target upgrade, Applied Digital surges after strong revenue, gold edges down while silver bucks the trend

US stock market today opened cautiously. Futures for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq held steady as investors waited for fresh cues from earnings and a possible end to the government shutdown. Intel climbed after a price target upgrade, while Applied Digital surged on strong revenue. Gold slipped slightly, but silver moved higher, defying the trend. Traders are watching closely as Wall Street braces for key inflation data and major bank earnings next week.