盘前：科技板块表现强劲 纳指期货涨0.95%

Market Overview - Technology stocks have driven U.S. markets higher for the second consecutive day, with investors positioning ahead of major tech earnings and the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision [2][25] - As of the latest update, Dow futures rose 0.04%, S&P 500 futures increased by 0.37%, and Nasdaq futures climbed 0.95% [3][26] - The MSCI global stock index is hovering near record highs, with the Nasdaq 100 index futures approaching last October's record [3][26] - The overall optimistic market sentiment is attributed to expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain its current interest rates, with pricing indicating potential rate cuts in 2026 [3][26][27] Sector Performance - The technology sector is expected to continue driving market gains, with UBS Wealth Management's Chief Investment Officer suggesting that the current rebound is not over yet [4][27] - Semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML reported a significant increase in orders, leading to a 7.5% rise in its stock price [3][26] - Asian tech stocks also saw gains, influenced by SoftBank's discussions to invest $30 billion in OpenAI [3][26] Individual Stock Movements - Seagate Technology shares rose over 10%, Western Digital increased by 7.5%, SanDisk gained 5.2%, and Micron Technology saw a nearly 4% rise in pre-market trading [12][33] - Starbucks stock jumped 10% after reporting first-quarter net revenue exceeding expectations [34] - Texas Instruments shares rose over 7% with Q4 revenue and Q1 guidance surpassing forecasts [35] - AT&T's stock increased by 3.4% following a higher-than-expected annual earnings forecast [36] - Intel shares continued to rise by 4.8%, reportedly due to Nvidia's plans to shift some chip production to Intel [37] - C3.ai stock surged over 11% as it discusses a merger with Automation Anywhere [38] Economic Indicators - The U.S. dollar index rose 0.25% to 96.16 after previously hitting a four-year low [31] - Gold prices surged to over $5,280 per ounce, reflecting increased geopolitical and economic risks [10][32] - Brent crude oil futures reached a four-month high, slightly above $68 per barrel [32]