"Stock Futures Hold Steady: Live Updates"

Stock futures were little changed as traders kicked off October trading after a short-term agreement in Washington averted a government shutdown. Wall Street is contending with rising bond yields, and investors are hoping for a solid upcoming earnings season. European stocks opened lower, and solar names like SolarEdge and Enphase dropped after a downgrade. The Nasdaq-100 Index has rallied for 14 straight weeks on the first day of trading. Wells Fargo Investment Institute predicts a shopping opportunity in municipal bonds as they historically pull back in September and October but see a pop in November and December.