Pre-opening Comments for Thursday March 7th U.S. equity index futures were higher this morning. S&P 500 futures were up 20 points at 8:30 AM EST. European Central Bank announced at 8:15 AM EST an extension of its lending rate to major banks at 4.50%. Victoria’s Secret dropped $4.42 to $21.20 after forecasting fiscal first quarter […]

Pre-opening Comments for Wednesday March 6th U.S. equity index futures were higher this morning. S&P 500 futures were up 27 points at 8:30 AM EST. Bank of Canada’s statement on the Bank Rate offered to major Canadian banks is released at 9:45 AM EST. Press conference is offered at 10:30 AM EST. No change in […]

Pre-opening Comments for Tuesday March 5th U.S. equity index futures were lower this morning. S&P 500 futures were down 19 points at 8:30 AM EST. Target gained $12.81 to $163.30 after reporting higher than consensus fourth quarter profits. The company also raised guidance. Apple dropped $3.45 to $171.65 after reporting a 24% decrease in iPhone […]

Pre-opening Comments for Monday March 4th U.S. equity index futures were lower this morning. S&P 500 futures were down 10 points at 8:30 AM EST. Apple dropped $1.46 to $178.20 after European regulators issued a 1.8 Euro fine related to its Apple Music service. Apple plans to appeal. Decker gained $42.70 to $945.99 on news […]

Pre-opening Comments for Friday March 1st U.S. equity index futures were mixed this morning. S&P 500 futures were unchanged at 8:30 AM EST WTI Crude oil added $1.33 to a three month high at U.S. 79.58 per barrel. Dell Technologies advanced $12.34 after reporting higher than consensus fourth quarter results. The company also raised its […]