The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) futures rose after a surprise drop in jobless claims and strong GDP growth.

The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.6% in May, as expected.

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The economy grew at an annual rate of 3.8% in the first quarter, beating expectations.

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Cathie Wood, CEO of Ark Invest, sold $7 million worth of Tesla stock on Wednesday

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Tesla stock rose premarket Thursday after Wood's sale.

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Other stocks to watch include Alphabet, Meta Platforms, and Micron Technology.

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The stock market is expected to remain volatile in the near future.

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The economy is still growing, but there are some risks on the horizon.

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Investors should be prepared for any volatility and make sure their portfolios are diversified.

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