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Stock futures are marginally higher, but momentum has slowed as traders reassess whether the market can continue climbing alongside structurally higher interest rates. Markets are relatively subdued as investors close out a volatile month dominated by inflation fears, rising bond yields, AI enthusiasm and geopolitical instability.Treasury yields remain elevated despite softer oil prices this week, reinforcing the idea that markets are becoming increasingly concerned about long-term fiscal dynamics rather than just short-term inflation. The 10-year Treasury yield is holding near 4.6%, while the 30-year remains above 5%, levels that are forcing investors to reconsider equity valuations after years of ultra-low-rate assumptions.Oil prices eased modestly after further diplomatic signaling around Iran. Brent crude remains elevated historically, but has pulled back from the sharp spikes seen earlier this month during peak Strait of Hormuz concerns. Markets are still extremely sensitive to energy headlines because oil has become one of the clearest transmission mechanisms into inflation expectations.Gold and silver are both under pressure as elevated real yields and a stronger dollar continue weighing on precious metals. Gold is increasingly trading less like a pure geopolitical safe haven and more like an interest-rate-sensitive asset, while silver remains especially volatile because of its dual role as both a monetary metal and an industrial AI-infrastructure commodity.In pre-market trading, S&P 500 futures rose 0.09%, Nasdaq futures rose 0.05% and Dow futures rose 0.24%.Check out this morning's top movers from around Wall Street, compiled by The Fly.HIGHER -Krispy Kremeup 5% after disclosing that company director Bernardo Hees acquired $768,718 of stockUP AFTER EARNINGS -Dell Technologiesup 33%NetAppup 18%Elmetup 10%Oktaup 8%Genescoup 6%The Buckleup 1%DOWN AFTER EARNINGS -SentinelOnedown 15%Gapdown 15%American Eagledown 14%BitFuFudown 9%Autodeskdown 7%LOWER -AST SpaceMobile, EchoStarand Rocket Labdown 11%, 5% and 4%, respectively, after Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a test in Cape Canaveral

Krispy Kreme shares are up 5.6% in premarket trading after company director Bernardo Hees acquired $768,718 of stock, according to a regulatory filing.

Reports Q1 revenue $367M, consensus $359.43M. "The first quarter highlighted significant progress across every pillar of our turnaround plan. We reduced net leverage, increased adjusted EBITDA margin by 260 basis points, and delivered positive free cash flow. We also closed two refranchising transactions, expanded access to our fresh doughnuts in the U.S. quarter-over-quarter, and accelerated the outsourcing of U.S. logistics, which is now complete. Strong consumer demand during recent holidays such as Valentine's Day and St. Patrick's Day also demonstrated that we remain a top choice for gifting, sharing, and celebrating," said Krispy Kreme CEO Josh Charlesworth. "We expect this momentum to continue through 2026, driven by profitable growth in the U.S. with key strategic partners, higher digital sales, and international expansion. For the full year, we are issuing guidance for net revenue and adjusted EBITDA, updating our net leverage reduction target, and reaffirming our outlook for systemwide sales growth."

Sees FY26 adjusted EBITDA $140M-$150M. Systemwide sales up 2% to 4% year-over-year in constant currency; Open at least 100 shops, nearly all of which are expected to be franchised; Free cash flow of more than $15M; Net leverage ratio below 5.5x; Capital expenditures of $50M-$60M.