The analysis highlights the latest futures movements, key economic data releases, and significant corporate developments shaping the markets. It mentions that United States stock futures are edging higher as investors prepare for the release of the Bureau of Labor Statistics preliminary non-farm payrolls benchmark estimate, which could reveal a cooling in the labor market influencing market sentiment. The S&P 500 futures rose by 0.2%, NASDAQ 100 futures increased 0.3%, and Dow futures gained 0.2%. Investors are closely watching technology and retail stocks. Oracle is set to report earnings after the market close, with analysts watching key metrics like backlog and free cash flow. Anglo-American and Tech Resources have agreed to combine forces, creating a company valued at over $53 billion, becoming a leading global copper producer.