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 […]
U.S. Stock Futures Down Before the Fed Meeting, Ford Drops
U.S. stock futures edged lower early Tuesday as investors digested a new wave of corporate earnings and braced for the start of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting. As of 05:50 ET (09:50 GMT), Dow Jones futures were down 280 points, or 0.7%, while S&P 500 futures slipped 45 points, or 0.8%. Nasdaq 100 futures […]
Today’s Stocks to Watch: GM, Porsche, and BP
Key Points To Watch Out For: Berkshire Hathaway (BRK): End of an Era with Buffett’s Retirement Berkshire Hathaway shares fell more than 2% in premarket trading after Warren Buffett announced he would step down as CEO at the end of 2025. His replacement will be Greg Abel, the conglomerate’s current vice chairman. Even though the […]
U.S. Stock Futures Fall as Investors Brace for Corporate Earnings and Trade Deal News with Trump
U.S. stock futures slipped early Monday as investors monitored a flurry of trade-related developments from President Donald Trump and turned their attention to a busy week of corporate earnings and central bank decisions. By 06:18 ET (10:18 GMT), Dow Jones futures were down 247 points (0.6%), S&P 500 futures dropped 43 points (0.8%), and Nasdaq […]