Fox News Congressional correspondent Chad Pergram gives an update on Capitol disturbances on Wednesday.
U.S. stock futures soared across the board on Wednesday night amid the unprecedented storm on Capitol Hill by pro-Trump protesters.
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A 6 pm Eastern time curfew in Washington is in effect now, after protesters clashed with police over the certification of the Electoral College’s votes. The National Guard is on the scene.
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CEOs, including Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan and Business Roundtable, a consortium of Fortune 500 CEOs chaired by Walmart CEO Doug McMillon, condemned the violence.
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The gains in the extended session followed what was a positive session for the broader markets, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average breaking a new record, while the S&P advanced with gains, despite the Democratic victory in Georgia.
| Ticker | Safety | Last | change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I: DJI | DOW JONES AVERAGE | 30829.4 | +437.80 | + 1.44% |
| SP500 | S&P 500 | 3748.14 | +21.28 | + 0.57% |
However, the Nasdaq, which has a heavy weight in technology, fell due to investor concerns that a Democratic Congress will increase the scrutiny of big technologies. These shares were recovering in the extended session.
| Ticker | Safety | Last | change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I: COMP | NASDAQ COMPOSITE INDEX | 12740.793892 | -78.17 | -0.61% |
* This is a developing story.