As the U.S. stock markets prepare to open in two hours, several companies are showing positive movement in pre-market trading. Sarepta Therapeutics Inc. (SRPT) is up 4.4%, and Unity Software Inc. (U) has risen 3.6%.
Other notable gainers include Exact Sciences Corp. (EXAS), Roivant Sciences Ltd. (ROIV), and Franco-Nevada Corp. (FNV), all experiencing gains of at least 2%. However, United Therapeutics Corp. (UTHR) and Nucor Corp. (NUE) have posted declines, falling 3.0% and 2.7% respectively.
Market Futures
S&P 500 futures have indicated a positive start to the day, up 0.11%. Similarly, futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average have risen 0.24%. On the other hand, Cboe Volatility Index futures have seen a decline of 4.16%.
Commodity News
In the commodities market, Brent crude oil futures have increased by 0.44%, while gold futures are up by 0.36%. Bitcoin, however, has fallen by 0.20% and is currently valued at $26,528.
Treasury Yield
The 10-Year Treasury yield has climbed to 4.323%.
Recent Trading Performance
During the previous regular trading session, the S&P 500 and the Dow saw gains of 0.84% and 0.96% respectively. In Asian markets, Japan’s NIKKEI 225 Index recorded an increase of 1.10%, while China’s Shanghai Composite Index experienced a decline of 0.28%.
European Market Performance
In afternoon trading, European stocks are on the rise. The STOXX Europe 600 Index has increased by 0.83%, and the FTSE 100 Index has climbed by 0.80% since the previous close.