U.S. stock futures are pointing to a slightly lower open this morning as fading hopes for a U.S.-Iran de-escalation are weighing on market sentiment. Oil prices are rising amid the renewed uncertainty in the Middle East.
Stocks to Watch: * Signet Jewelers: Shares surged after the company reported fourth-quarter earnings that significantly beat analyst estimates. * Synopsys: The stock rose 2.9% following news that Elliott Investment Management has built a multibillion-dollar stake in the software company. * American Airlines Group Inc.: Shares climbed 3.6% as the market reacted to dynamics in oil prices, which impact jet fuel cost concerns. * McCormick & Company: The company is scheduled to release its first-quarter 2026 earnings report before the market opens today.
With no major economic data on the calendar, investors will be closely monitoring geopolitical developments and their impact on energy markets.