U.S. stock futures surged significantly on September 19, 2024, indicating a strong market opening. The NASDAQ futures saw a notable increase, reaching +322 points at one point, with earlier gains of +291, +246, and +215 points. The S&P 500 futures rose by 1.5%, and the Dow Jones futures climbed by 1.2%. Early morning updates showed the Dow futures up by 498 points. The overall stock market closed in the green, with hopes for a continued positive trend into the end of the week.