Read on Investopedia: 5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens

Investopedia, March 4, 2026

  • Futures edged higher after two volatile sessions; at one point Tuesday the Dow had shed nearly 1,300 points before closing down 400.
  • The Iran conflict entered its fifth day, with U.S. Central Command saying Iran’s air defenses were severely degraded.
  • Oil stabilized after Trump promised tanker insurance and possible Navy protection; Goldman Sachs raised its second-quarter Brent forecast to $76 from $66.
  • Bitcoin topped $70,000 for the first time since mid-February, lifting Strategy and Coinbase about 7% premarket.
  • Broadcom was due to report after the close, expected to post a record $19.21 billion in revenue, up nearly 29%.
Investopedia: 5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens
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