Daily Pre-Market Highlights: What to Know Before the Market Opens

Daily Pre-Market Highlights: What to Know Before the Market Opens

U.S. stock futures are ticking lower this morning following Monday’s rally fueled by trade optimism. Key headlines include UnitedHealth’s CEO exit, Trump’s Middle East tour focused on business deals, China reopening to Boeing deliveries, and Coinbase’s S&P 500 inclusion.

1. Futures Dip After Monday’s Trade-Driven Surge

After major indexes jumped on hopes of easing trade tensions, Dow futures are down 0.6%, while Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures are slightly lower. Investors are watching for a key inflation report today. Bitcoin trades near $103,800, and oil and gold futures are up. Treasury yields are slightly lower.

2. Trump Begins Middle East Tour With Focus on Deals

President Donald Trump kicked off a four-day Middle East trip, visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, where he's expected to announce several agreements involving weapons, energy, AI, and space. The visit is also drawing attention over reports that Qatar plans to gift Trump a luxury Boeing 747 worth $400 million.

3. UnitedHealth (UNH) Falls on CEO Exit, Outlook Suspension

UnitedHealth shares are down 10% premarket after CEO Andrew Witty stepped down for personal reasons. Former CEO Stephen Hemsley is returning to the role. The company also suspended its full-year guidance, citing higher-than-expected medical costs, weeks after cutting its profit forecast.

4. China Reportedly Lifts Boeing Delivery Ban

Boeing (BA) is up 2% after a report from Bloomberg said China will resume deliveries of U.S.-made aircraft. The decision follows the temporary U.S.-China trade deal announced Monday. Boeing shares are up 12% year-to-date.

5. Coinbase (COIN) Soars on S&P 500 Inclusion

Coinbase is up 9% in premarket trading after being selected to join the S&P 500 next week, replacing Discover Financial Services (DFS). The crypto exchange is benefiting from Bitcoin’s rebound above $100,000 and renewed investor interest in digital assets.