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Pre-Market Performance
U.S. equity futures were higher before the open, with technology futures leading the rebound after Friday's selloff. Nasdaq 100 futures rose 210.5 points, or 0.74%, to 28,744.5; S&P 500 futures gained 34.8 points, or 0.46%, to 7,648.8; and Dow Jones futures advanced 254 points, or 0.49%, to 52,172.
European markets were mixed. The FTSE 100 traded at 10,716.32, down 13.46 points, or 0.13%, with an intraday range of 10,684.69 to 10,748.95. France's CAC 40 rose 22.27 points, or 0.28%, to 7,991.69, while Germany's DAX gained 48.08 points, or 0.19%, to 25,866.29.
Commodities and currencies reflected lower energy risk premiums and a modest rebound in precious metals. Brent crude fell 3.3% to $109.70 a barrel, while WTI crude dropped 3.4% to $100.58. Gold advanced 0.9% to about $3,911 an ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index was near 101.65, down 0.22%, while the dollar traded around 157.64 yen and the euro was near $1.1236.
Hot News
- Futures rebound as investors look to earnings. Equities recovered from Friday's sharp technology-led decline, with the market focused on whether major earnings can stabilize sentiment. AP noted that the S&P 500 fell 1.8% Friday, the Nasdaq Composite dropped 2.9%, and the Dow declined 1.1%.
- Oil retreats on renewed Iran-related diplomacy. Crude prices fell more than 3% as talks involving Iranian and Qatari mediators continued, easing some concern about supply disruption even as Gulf tanker risks persisted. The pullback in oil helped reduce inflation-pressure fears at the start of the week.
- AI capital-spending scrutiny remains a market theme. Investors continue to reassess the pace and return profile of AI infrastructure spending after recent large-cap technology results raised questions about cash burn and future profitability. The pressure follows Friday's chip-led selloff, with Intel's steep decline increasing attention on upcoming semiconductor earnings.
- China liquidity support steadies global risk sentiment. China's central bank said it would deploy about 100 billion yuan, or roughly $15 billion, through a swap facility aimed at giving financial firms more liquidity to invest in the market. The announcement supported parts of Asia.
U.S. Stock Focus
- Apple (AAPL) — Fiscal Q4 earnings in focus after the close. Apple reports after Monday's close, with consensus estimates centered around roughly $1.98 to $2.00 in EPS and about $113 billion in revenue. Investors will focus on early iPhone 18 demand, holiday-quarter guidance and whether Apple can continue to stand apart from companies facing heavier AI data-center spending. Details
- Palantir Technologies (PLTR) — AI software demand faces a high bar. Palantir is scheduled to report third-quarter results after the close, with consensus EPS listed at $0.33 and the company's earlier guidance pointing to quarterly revenue around $2.160 billion to $2.164 billion. The stock was indicated higher in pre-market trading, and investors will watch commercial AI adoption, government demand and margin performance. Details
- Inovio Pharmaceuticals (INO) — Shares surge after FDA accelerated approval. Inovio was one of the most active pre-market movers after the FDA granted accelerated approval for Voceryq for adults with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis. The stock was quoted more than 200% higher in pre-market trading, reflecting the significance of the first FDA approval for the company's product. Details
- Ryanair Holdings (RYAAY) — H1 profit falls, but buyback and traffic growth support shares. Ryanair reported first-half profit after tax of €2.15 billion, down 15% from €2.54 billion a year earlier, as higher unhedged fuel costs offset 6% traffic growth to 125.8 million passengers. The company also declared an interim dividend and announced another €800 million buyback, helping the ADR trade modestly higher pre-market. Details
- United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) — Earnings miss weighs on shares. United States Lime & Minerals reported third-quarter EPS of $1.32, below the $1.48 estimate, on revenue of $106.19 million versus expectations of $122.00 million. Shares were indicated lower pre-market as higher diesel, transportation and fuel costs pressured margins despite revenue growth from a year earlier. Details
- Marriott International (MAR) — Q3 results due before the open. Marriott is scheduled to report third-quarter results at approximately 7:00 a.m. ET, followed by an 8:00 a.m. ET conference call. Consensus estimates compiled in the earnings calendar show EPS of about $2.87, compared with $2.47 a year earlier, with investors focused on RevPAR, fee growth and travel demand trends. Details
- Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) — Large-cap biotech earnings after the close. Vertex is scheduled to report after Monday's close, with consensus EPS listed at $4.36 versus $4.22 a year earlier. The release will give investors an updated read on the company's core cystic fibrosis franchise and broader pipeline execution. Details
- Williams Companies (WMB) — Energy infrastructure results on deck. Williams Companies is scheduled to release results after the close, with its call set for Tuesday morning and consensus EPS listed at $0.55, up from $0.49 a year earlier. The stock will be watched for natural-gas demand commentary, project timing and capital-return updates. Details
- Diamondback Energy (FANG) — Oil producer reports as crude prices retreat. Diamondback Energy is scheduled to report after the close, with consensus EPS listed at $4.92 versus $3.08 a year earlier. The update comes as WTI crude pulls back toward the $100 area, making production guidance, capital discipline and shareholder-return plans key areas of focus. Details
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