U.S. stock futures rose ahead of a wave of earnings, including from major banks. Here’s what we’re watching before Thursday’s opening bell.
- Major banks including
and
are scheduled to report earnings before the open.
-
rose nearly 2% after reporting earnings per share that beat analysts’ estimates. The bank released $1.1 billion of its reserve in the third quarter, citing asset quality improvements.
- Other companies also set to post earnings this morning include
and
- Shares of
rose 2.5% premarket. An equity research analyst at Stifel raised their price target and rating on the stock.
- Fuel-cell company
added 3.1%, extending Wednesday’s rally. The fuel-cell company said it will work with
to study the feasibility of bringing green hydrogen to aircraft and airports.
A Plug Power hydrogen delivery truck.
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Plug Power
-
is up 2.7% premarket. The electric-truck startup hired a new finance chief in the wake of its recent liquidity problems.
- Online furniture retailer
slipped 3% following downgrades by equity research analysts at Jefferies and Morgan Stanley. The stock is down 2.8% this week so far.
- Aluminum producer
‘s shares added 2.7% premarket, as aluminum prices climbed. The company is also scheduled to report earnings after markets close.
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