5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens Today

Group 1: Market Overview - Stock futures are trending lower as investors assess new tariff proposals and await Federal Reserve meeting minutes, with S&P 500 futures slightly down after reaching an all-time high [3] - Oil and gold futures are up by nearly 1%, while Bitcoin is trading above $96,000, indicating mixed market sentiment [3] Group 2: Tariff Proposals - President Trump's latest tariff proposal could impose a 25% import tax on automobiles, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals, with a potential phase-in period for U.S. companies [4] - The U.S. imported approximately 8 million passenger cars and light trucks last year, accounting for about half of the country's vehicle sales [4] Group 3: Intel - Intel shares fell nearly 3% following reports of a private equity firm nearing a deal to acquire its Altera programmable chips unit, despite a previous 16% increase in stock value [5] - Over the past 12 months, Intel's stock has lost more than a third of its value, although recent gains have mitigated some of those losses [5] Group 4: Super Micro Computer - Super Micro Computer shares rose approximately 6% in premarket trading, extending a winning streak to four days, driven by optimism around AI server demand [6] - The company projects revenue to reach $40 billion in 2026, a 60% increase from 2025, fueled by growing infrastructure needs for AI [6] Group 5: Apple - Apple shares remained stable ahead of the anticipated launch of a new low-cost iPhone model, expected to be priced at $499 [7] - The new iPhone SE4 is expected to feature Apple Intelligence, which is reportedly driving record upgrades for iPhones [8]