The U.S. stock markets are preparing for a new trading day, showing mixed levels of activity during pre-market hours. Notable gainers include GameStop Corp. Cl A (GME) with a 9.7% increase, and DTE Energy Co. (DTE) with a 4.4% increase.
Trimble Inc. (TRMB), ResMed Inc. (RMD), and Western Alliance Bancorp. (WAL) are also experiencing gains, all with at least a 2% increase. On the other hand, CarMax Inc. (KMX) and Workday Inc. Cl A (WDAY) are seeing declines, falling by 12.1% and 11.5% respectively.
Futures and Commodities
Looking at the futures market, the S&P 500 futures show a slight decrease of 0.02%. However, the futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average indicate a slight increase of 0.06%. The Cboe Volatility Index futures are down by 3.69%.
In commodities news, Brent crude oil futures show a decrease of 0.33%, while gold futures are up by 0.10%. Bitcoin is also experiencing growth, reaching a 0.91% increase and currently trading at $26,480.
Market Movement
During the previous regular trading session, the S&P 500 showed a marginal increase of 0.02%, while the Dow experienced a slight decrease of 0.20%. Across Asia, stocks were mixed, with Japan’s NIKKEI 225 Index down by 1.54% and China’s Shanghai Composite Index up by 0.10%.
In European markets, stocks are currently in decline. The STOXX Europe 600 Index dropped by 0.14%, and the FTSE 100 Index fell by 0.43% compared to the previous close.
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