Key Points to Watch Before the Market Opens
1. U.S. Stock Futures Steady Amid Record Highs
U.S. stock futures are mostly flat after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq set new record highs on Monday. The Dow Jones futures are also stable after slipping 0.3% in the previous session. Investors are focused on the October job openings report, which precedes Friday’s critical November employment data.
Bitcoin (BTCUSD): Trading near $95,000.
Crude Oil: Prices are up.
Gold Futures: Lower.
10-Year Treasury Yields: Slightly higher.
2. U.S. Steel Shares Drop on Trump's Opposition to Nippon Deal
U.S. Steel (X) shares are down 7% in premarket trading after President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his intent to block Nippon Steel's $14 billion acquisition of the company. Trump made his position clear in a post on Truth Social, echoing concerns previously raised by President Joe Biden.
U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt warned that without the $3 billion injection promised by Nippon Steel, the company might face plant closures and be forced to move its Pittsburgh headquarters.
3. BlackRock to Acquire HPS Investment Partners in $12 Billion Deal
BlackRock (BLK) announced it will acquire HPS Investment Partners in a stock deal valued at $12 billion. The acquisition aims to strengthen BlackRock’s ability to provide "integrated solutions across public and private markets."
Client Assets Under Management: HPS manages $148 billion.
Market Reaction: BlackRock shares dipped initially in premarket trading but have since turned slightly positive.
4. Salesforce Earnings Expected After Market Close
Salesforce (CRM) is set to release its third-quarter earnings after the close of trading today. Analysts expect:
Revenue: $9.35 billion (+7% YoY).
Profit: $1.45 per share, up from $1.25 last year.
Of the 24 analysts covering Salesforce, 19 rate it a "buy," and five rate it a "hold," according to Visible Alpha.
1. U.S. Stock Futures Steady Amid Record Highs
U.S. stock futures are mostly flat after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq set new record highs on Monday. The Dow Jones futures are also stable after slipping 0.3% in the previous session. Investors are focused on the October job openings report, which precedes Friday’s critical November employment data.
Bitcoin (BTCUSD): Trading near $95,000.
Crude Oil: Prices are up.
Gold Futures: Lower.
10-Year Treasury Yields: Slightly higher.
2. U.S. Steel Shares Drop on Trump's Opposition to Nippon Deal
U.S. Steel (X) shares are down 7% in premarket trading after President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his intent to block Nippon Steel's $14 billion acquisition of the company. Trump made his position clear in a post on Truth Social, echoing concerns previously raised by President Joe Biden.
U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt warned that without the $3 billion injection promised by Nippon Steel, the company might face plant closures and be forced to move its Pittsburgh headquarters.
3. BlackRock to Acquire HPS Investment Partners in $12 Billion Deal
BlackRock (BLK) announced it will acquire HPS Investment Partners in a stock deal valued at $12 billion. The acquisition aims to strengthen BlackRock’s ability to provide "integrated solutions across public and private markets."
Client Assets Under Management: HPS manages $148 billion.
Market Reaction: BlackRock shares dipped initially in premarket trading but have since turned slightly positive.
4. Salesforce Earnings Expected After Market Close
Salesforce (CRM) is set to release its third-quarter earnings after the close of trading today. Analysts expect:
Revenue: $9.35 billion (+7% YoY).
Profit: $1.45 per share, up from $1.25 last year.
Of the 24 analysts covering Salesforce, 19 rate it a "buy," and five rate it a "hold," according to Visible Alpha.