Stock Market Updates

As the opening of U.S. stock markets approaches, Roivant Sciences Ltd. (ROIV) has seen a 4.4% increase in pre-market trading, while Bath & Body Works Inc. (BBWI) is up by 4.2%.

Other notable gainers in early trading include Freshworks Inc. Cl A (FRSH), Catalent Inc. (CTLT), and Paramount Global Cl A (PARAA), all experiencing gains of at least 3%. However, VinFast Auto Ltd. (VFS) and Heico Corp. (HEI) have seen declines, falling 9.2% and 5.6% respectively.

Looking at futures, the S&P 500 is down by 0.01%, along with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which also fell by 0.01%. The Cboe Volatility Index futures experienced a decrease of 4.91%.

In the commodities market, Brent crude oil futures have seen an increase of 0.78%, while gold futures are down by 0.01%. Bitcoin, on the other hand, has increased by 0.07% to reach $26,004.

Furthermore, the 10-Year Treasury yield has risen to 4.217%.

During the previous regular trading session, the S&P 500 and the Dow saw increases of 0.63% and 0.62% respectively. Stocks in Asia also performed well, with Japan's NIKKEI 225 Index up by 0.18% and China's Shanghai Composite Index rising by 1.20%.

In European markets, stocks are currently on the rise as well. The STOXX Europe 600 Index is up by 0.60%, while the FTSE 100 Index has climbed by 1.45% from the previous close.

Note that U.S. stock markets will open for trading at 9:30 a.m. ET. For regular updates throughout the trading day, please visit our website.