5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens

? 5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens

Markets are waking up strong this morning, with U.S. stock futures bouncing back after recent dips. Here's a quick rundown of what’s moving the markets today:

1. U.S. Stocks Rebound After Tariff Jitters
Futures are climbing as investors shake off recent losses from tariff concerns. Dow futures are up 2.5%, S&P 500 futures rose 2%, and Nasdaq futures gained 1.8%. Treasury yields dipped slightly, while gold and oil prices are rising.

2. Global Markets Catch a Break
Overseas stocks are also seeing green. Europe’s Stoxx 600 is up 1.8%, Japan’s Nikkei soared 6%, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng gained 1.5%. Markets are reacting to diplomatic signs—Japan is set for trade talks, while China vows to fight back if U.S. tariffs increase.

3. Medicare Boost Lifts Health Insurance Stocks
The government announced a bigger-than-expected 5.06% increase in 2026 Medicare Advantage payments. As a result, Humana is up 14%, CVS up 9%, and both UnitedHealth and Elevance gained 7%.

4. Levi Strauss Pops on Strong Earnings
Levi’s stock is up 11% after beating Q1 earnings expectations. CEO Michelle Gass said any potential price hikes in response to tariffs would be “surgical.” EPS came in at $0.38 vs. $0.28 expected.

5. Chipmakers Bounce Back
AI and chip stocks are rallying after last week’s tariff-driven dip. Nvidia is up nearly 4%, Broadcom jumped 6%, and Micron, TSM, and Intel are all posting solid premarket gains.