U.S. Stock Futures Generally Lower, Market Sentiment Cautious
Stock futures are generally trading lower, reflecting renewed concerns about artificial intelligence-related disruption after last week's weakness in tech and software stocks. Markets are broadly softer and tilted toward risk-off sentiment as stocks reopen following the long Presidents' Day weekend.Beyond the U.S., European markets have managed to hold up somewhat better, with indexes like the STOXX 600 trading modestly higher as investors balance geopolitical developments with sector-specific earnings strength across areas such as healthcare and utilities. In Asia, markets that were open during the U.S. holiday session showed mixed moves as well, with Indian benchmarks sliding modestly and broader flows influenced by global risk signals.In pre-market trading, S&P 500 futures fell 0.44%, Nasdaq futures fell 0.87% and Dow futures fell 0.25%.Check out this morning's top movers from around Wall Street, compiled by The Fly.HIGHER -Masimoup 35% after entering into a definitive agreement pursuant to which Danaherwill acquire Masimo for $180.00 per share in cash, representing a total consideration of $9.9BZIM Integratedup 35% after announcing a merger agreement, under which Hapag-Lloyd will acquire the company for $35.00 per share in cashNorwegian Cruise Lineup 7% after WSJactivist investor Elliot has built an over 10% stake in the companyFiserv (FISV) up 3% after The Wall Street Journalactivist investor Jana Partners has built a stakeWarner Bros. Discoveryup 2% after announcing that Netflixhas provideda limited waiver under the terms of Warner Bros. Discovery's merger agreement, permitting the company to engage in discussions with Paramount Skydancefor a seven-day period ending on February 23 to seek clarity and provide Paramountthe ability to make its best and final offerUP AFTER EARNINGS -Labcorpup 1%DOWN AFTER EARNINGS -Leidosdown 3%Medtronicdown 2%LOWER -Danaherdown 6% after entering into a definitive agreement to acquire MasimoGeneral Millsdown 3% after cutting its FY26 outlook ahead of the company's CAGNY update
