U.S. stock futures are trading lower this morning, primarily influenced by a significant drop in Intel Corporation's shares and ongoing geopolitical concerns. Global markets present a mixed picture, with Asian indexes showing modest gains while European markets remain flat.
Stocks to Watch:
- Intel Corporation (INTC): Shares are plunging in pre-market trading after the company issued a weak forecast alongside its Q4 earnings report.
- Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG): The stock is trading higher after reporting a strong Q4 earnings beat.
- CSX Corporation (CSX): Shares saw a significant jump in after-hours trading following its earnings report, despite a reported slip in profit.
- SLB Limited (SLB): The company is expected to report Q4 2025 earnings today.
- Ericsson (ERIC): Also reporting Q4 2025 earnings today, with analysts projecting a notable increase in EPS.
Looking ahead, traders will be closely watching for the release of the S&P Global business surveys and the University of Michigan consumer sentiment report for further economic insights.