Today’s stocks to watch: Interactive Brokers and Okta
Key Points to Watch Out For:
- Interactive Brokers shares climb 4% after S&P 500 inclusion.
- Société Générale drops over 6% amid French political uncertainty.
- Okta gains 1% in premarket; VF advances following target price upgrade.
Interactive Brokers (IBKR): S&P 500 inclusion
The online brokerage saw its stock rise about 4% in premarket trading after confirmation of its addition to the S&P 500. Meanwhile, Robinhood was excluded from the index and slipped back. The announcement came before the market opened.
Société Générale (GLE): French political turbulence
Shares of the French lender slid more than 6% on Tuesday morning, weighed down by mounting political uncertainty in France ahead of a pivotal vote that could challenge the government. Other domestic banks, including BNP Paribas and Crédit Agricole, also faced selling pressure, with weakness concentrated in the financial sector.
Okta (OKTA): earnings and market sentiment
The identity management firm is set to release its quarterly results later on Tuesday. Shares edged up around 1% in premarket trading, supported by strong investor expectations ahead of the announcement.
VF (VFC): upgraded outlook by Baird
The apparel and footwear maker advanced in premarket trading after Baird raised its price target on the stock. The revision boosted sentiment before the opening bell.
