Key Points To Watch Out For: Walmart (WMT): Political Pressure Hits Retail Giant Walmart shares fell in premarket trading after President Trump criticized the company for blaming tariffs for recent price increases. In a statement on Saturday, Trump called on the retailer to “absorb the cost” of tariffs instead of passing it on to consumers. […]
U.S. Stock Futures Fall After Moody’s Downgrade, Nvidia in the Spotlight
U.S. stock index futures fell sharply on Monday after credit rating agency Moody’s downgraded the U.S. government’s long-held top-tier rating, sparking renewed concerns over economic growth and ballooning debt levels. As of 05:15 ET (09:15 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were down 385 points (0.9%), S&P 500 Futures dropped 76 points (1.3%), and Nasdaq 100 Futures […]
Today’s Stocks to Watch: Coinbase, Boeing, and Hertz
Key Points To Watch Out For: Super Micro Computer (SMCI): Recommendation Boosts AI-Related Stock Super Micro shares rose nearly 9% in premarket trading, extending their rally after Tuesday’s tech-led rebound. An additional boost came from Raymond James, which upgraded the company to “outperform,” highlighting its leading position in the supply of servers for artificial intelligence […]
U.S. Stock Futures Steady, Trade Sentiment Remains Positive
U.S. stock futures were little changed early Wednesday as investors took a breather following a strong start to the week, driven by renewed optimism surrounding the U.S.-China trade deal. As of 07:00 ET (11:00 GMT), Dow Jones Futures edged up 10 points (0.1%), S&P 500 Futures rose 3 points (0.1%), and Nasdaq 100 Futures gained […]
Today’s Stocks to Watch: Coinbase, Boeing, and Hertz
Key Points To Watch Out For: Coinbase (COIN): Entry into the S&P 500 Sends Shares Soaring Coinbase jumped 10% in premarket trading after S&P Dow Jones Indices announced it would add the company to the S&P 500 on May 19. The announcement marks a major validation for the cryptocurrency exchange and could attract more institutional […]
U.S. Stock Futures Retreat from Gains Amid Uncertainty Over CPI Report
U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Tuesday, easing after Monday’s sharp gains driven by news of a U.S.-China trade agreement, as investors turned their focus to upcoming inflation data. As of 05:40 ET (09:40 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were down 62 points (0.2%), S&P 500 Futures fell 18 points (0.3%), and Nasdaq 100 Futures […]
Wall Street Futures Rise Sharply After U.S.-China Trade Agreement
U.S. stock futures surged early Monday after the White House confirmed a trade agreement with China, with both countries agreeing to ease tariffs. As of 06:30 ET (10:30 GMT), Dow Jones futures were up 975 points (2.4%), S&P 500 futures rose 170 points (3%), and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 785 points (3.9%). The rally follows […]
Today’s Stocks to Watch: AMD, Disney, and Super Micro
Key Points To Watch Out For: Super Micro Computer (SMCI): Uncertainty delays orders and hits forecasts Super Micro fell in premarket trading after cutting its full-year sales projection. The company, key in the development of servers for artificial intelligence applications, cited economic uncertainty as the reason for its customers deferring orders. The news is particularly […]
U.S. Stock Futures Climb on Trade Negotiations With China, Fed Interest Rate Decision Upcoming
U.S. stock index futures climbed early Wednesday as optimism grew over the resumption of trade negotiations between the U.S. and China. However, gains remained modest as investors exercised caution ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision later in the day. As of 05:35 ET (09:35 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were up 200 points, or 0.5%, […]
Today’s Stocks to Watch: GM, Porsche, and BP
Key Points To Watch Out For: Palantir Technologies (PLTR): High Forecast Fails to Convince the Market Palantir adjusted its annual forecast upward, driven by growing demand for its artificial intelligence products. However, its shares fell in premarket trading, likely due to profit-taking after a rise of more than 400% over the past year. The response […]