Nasdaq 100 Gains 1.2% After Worst Day Since April 2025

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U.S. stock futures are indicating a higher opening, with Nasdaq 100 contracts up by 1.2% after experiencing a 4.2% drop on Friday, marking the worst single-day decline for the index since April 2025. S&P 500 contracts are up 0.6%, while Dow futures added approximately 100 points. The iShares Semiconductor ETF had its steepest drop in over six years at 10%, but is currently rebounding, gaining nearly 4% pre-market. Crude oil prices saw increases, briefly surpassing $92 a barrel due to tensions in the Middle East, but retreated following diplomatic statements about a potential ceasefire.