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1. Earnings flow

Halliburton (HAL), Hasbro (HAS), Royal Caribbean (RCL) and Morgan Stanley (MS) are all reporting ahead of the open.

IBM (IBM, Tech30) will report after the close.

2. China boosts economy

The Chinese central bank launched new stimulus measures Sunday that are designed to counter the country's slowest economic growth in six years.

The central bank is allowing large banks to hold lower levels of cash reserves, which should free up money for banks to lend out into the economy.

3. U.S. stocks ready for rebound

U.S. stock futures are pushing up, indicating Wall Street will have a positive start to the week.

This comes after a sharp drop Friday when the Dow Jones industrial average lost 280 points, the S&P 500 fell 1.1% and the Nasdaq closed with a 1.5% loss.

4. International overview

European markets are all rising in early trading, with many key indexes up by nearly 1%.

But nearly all Asian markets ended the day with significant losses.

Chinese markets were swinging around during the day, but ultimately ended in the red. The Shanghai Composite index, Shenzhen Composite index and the Hang Seng in Hong Kong all declined by about 2%. While investors were optimistic about the new stimulus announced Sunday, sentiment was weighed down by new margin trading rules introduced Friday by China's securities regulator.

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1. Earnings and market movers

It's a big day for the financial sector, with Citigroup (C) and Goldman Sachs (GS) reporting ahead of the open. American Express (AXP) will report after the close.

Etsy (ETSY) will start trading Thursday on the Nasdaq. It priced its initial public offering at $16 a share Wednesday, the high end of its expected range.

Watch out for Netflix (NFLX, Tech30) shares today: the stock is rallying nearly 12% premarket following a surge in after-hours trading as the firm reported it added 4.9 million members during the first quarter.

2. Economic updates

The U.S. government will post weekly jobless claims at 8:30 a.m. ET. The Census Bureau will report monthly housing starts and building permits, also at 8:30 a.m. ET.

3. Oil moves

Crude is slipping back in electronic trading to just below $56 a barrel after hitting a 2015 high on Wednesday.

OPEC releases its monthly report March Thursday, on the heels of an update from the International Energy Agency which showed the cartel is fighting hard to keep its share of the world oil market despite last year's price slump.

4. Leaders gather

The G20 finance ministers and central bank governors gather in Washington ahead of meetings of the World Bank and the IMF.

Greece is also in town. Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis will attend the White House Greek Independence Day reception today ahead of crucial talks between creditors next week.

The cash-strapped country, which had its credit rating downgraded by S&P again on Wednesday, must present reform proposals to its international backers by the end of the month or risk default and exit from the euro. Germany is again talking tough: Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble said it was unlikely Europe would reach a deal with Athens next week, according to reports. And investor nerves are showing, with Greek bond yields rising strongly Thursday.

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1. China Slows

The world's second largest economy grew at its slowest pace in six years, intensifying pressure on the government to boost stimulus measures. China's GDP expanded by 7% in the first three months of 2015. That was in line with expectations but down from 7.3% in the fourth quarter of 2014.

2. ECB Meeting

The European Central Bank is expected leave interest rates at ultra-low levels when it delivers a policy update later Wednesday. Investors will be looking for comments from President Mario Draghi on the outlook for its massive bond buying program launched last month in a bid to boost the economy.

They'll also pay close attention to Draghi's remarks on the state of talks with Greece over its bailout program. Greece needs to reach a deal on economic reforms with its European creditors and the IMF by the end of April or face default on its massive debt.

3. Earnings and Economics

Bank of America (BAC), PNC (PNC) and Delta Airlines (DAL) will report ahead of the open. Netflix (NFLX, Tech30) delivers its results after the close.

On the economic front, the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index will be updated at 10 a.m. ET. The Federal Reserve will publish its Beige Book report on the economy at 2 p.m. ET.

4. International Markets Overview

European markets were rising in early trading. Burberry (BBRYF) was a notable mover, with shares up 2% in London trading, after the luxury goods maker reported a rise in second half sales.

Most Asian markets finished with modest losses, though China's Shanghai Composite dropped 1.2% on the fall in GDP.

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1. Earnings

JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Wells Fargo (WFC), and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) are all reporting quarterly results ahead of the open.

Wall Street will be keeping a close eye on JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon as he comments on his bank's latest earnings during a morning conference call.

Last time around, Dimon said the bank was "under assault" by regulators.

2. More M&A?

Nokia (NOK) confirmed Tuesday it is in "advanced discussions" to buy Alcatel-Lucent (ALU). Both firms provide equipment, infrastructure and support to the telecommunications industry.

Shares in Nokia were declining by 7% in Europe, while shares in Alcatel-Lucent were surging by about 12%.

3. Stock market overview

U.S. stock futures are looking steady ahead of the open. European markets are mixed in early trading.

Asian markets ended the day with mixed results. In Hong Kong, the main index closed with a loss of 1.6% Tuesday after staging an awe-inspiring rally over the last few days. The Hang Seng has risen by about 17% since the start of the year.

Recapping Monday's performance, both the Dow Jones industrial average and S&P 500 fell back by 0.5%. The Nasdaq slid 0.2%.

4. Economics

The International Monetary Fund is launching its influential "World Economic Outlook" report at 9 a.m. ET. The IMF uses this biannual report to forecast economic trends around the globe.

In the U.S., the Census Bureau is reporting March retail sales data at 8:30 a.m. ET.

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1. Stock market movers -- Qualcomm, Volkswagen

Shares in Qualcomm (QCOM, Tech30) are rising by about 2.5% premarket as investors get excited about the idea that the company could break itself up. The Wall Street Journal reports that activist investor Jana Partners has been pushing for a strategic overhaul to boost the company's share price. Shares in the semiconductor company have slumped by about 7% since the start of the year.

In Germany, shares in Volkswagen (VLKAY) are dipping by about 1.5% after weekend reports of a power struggle between the company's chairman and CEO.

2. Market overview

U.S. stock futures are inching lower, European markets are mixed in early trading, while most Asian markets ended the day with gains.

Stock markets in China and Hong Kong posted impressive rallies, with the Hang Seng index surging by nearly 3%.

3. Keep an eye on oil

Crude futures are pushing higher Monday, up by about 1.5% to trade around $52 per barrel.

Oil prices have been volatile over the past week as traders consider how much excess supply could come onto the market if world powers drop their sanctions on Iran.

4. Economics

The Treasury Department will release its monthly budget update at 2 p.m. ET.

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1. Potential market movers -- Starbucks, Zynga, Alcoa

There are a handful of companies that look set to shake things up when the markets open.

Starbucks (SBUX) shares are perky and caffeinated, up about 3% after the company completed a two-for-one stock split overnight. Starbucks common stock will begin trading on a split-adjusted basis this morning.

Shares in Zynga (ZNGA) could drop sharply after the company announced its founder Mark Pincus has returned to his role of CEO, taking the reins from Don Mattrick. Shares are down 10% in extended trading.

Alcoa (AA) shares are also down about 3% after the company released its latest quarterly results.

"Earnings beat analysts' expectations but sales, on the other hand, were slightly worse," explained Erica Blomgren, chief strategist at Swedish bank SEB.

2. Holy Hang Seng

Traders in Hong Kong are watching in awe after the main stock market index -- the Hang Seng -- shot up by 6.6% over the past two days.

Analysts say investors are turning to Hong Kong after a dramatic 22% surge this year by the Shanghai Composite has made that market too expensive.

3. Volatile oil

Crude futures keep bouncing around, with oil now up about 2% to trade at $51.50 per barrel.

"Crude prices remain in focus today following yesterday's plunge," said Tom Beevers, CEO at StockViews. "With weekly inventories at the highest level since records began in 1982, traders are monitoring the situation closely and will be expecting more volatility to come."

4. Stock market overview

U.S. stock futures are dipping lower, European markets are all edging up in early trading, while Asian markets were mixed.

Investors in Europe are feeling confident that Greece has scraped enough money together to make a big debt repayment Thursday, allowing it to avoid default.

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1. Big deal for Big Oil

Shares in oil major Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB) are dropping by about 6% in London after the company said it inked a $70 billion deal to buy British oil and gas firm, BG Group (BRGYY). Shell is offering a 50% premium for the purchase.

Traders reacted by bidding up BG shares by about 38%.

Shares in BG have fallen by about 30% over the past year, tracking a sharp drop in crude oil prices. Shell clearly saw this as an opportunity to snap up a smaller company for a better price.

"The imperative now becomes for management to convince the market of the financial implications: near term earnings dilution; a significantly more levered balance sheet; and a higher priority for debt reduction versus dividends," wrote analysts at Jefferies International.

2. Focus on the Fed

U.S. investors are eagerly awaiting the 2 p.m. ET release of the Federal Reserve's minutes from its latest meeting. Wall Streeters like to parse through the details of the document in an effort to get a better sense of when the Fed may begin raising interest rates.

Meanwhile, the Bank of Japan was in the spotlight Wednesday after it left monetary policy unchanged.

"Governor Kuroda indicated that the Board doesn't see the need for additional stimulus at the moment," said Capital Economics' Marcel Thieliant. "However, Mr Kuroda has a record of springing surprises and we still expect policymakers to step up the pace of easing at the end of the month."

The Bank of Japan is currently in the midst of a massive stimulus program that is pumping the economy with cash, deflating the currency and aiming to boost inflation.

3. Global market overview

U.S. stock futures are looking solid, European markets are mostly rising in early trading, and Asian markets ended with mixed results.

Crude oil futures are dipping by about 2% to trade around $53 per barrel.

Investors in Europe are continuing to watch the ongoing Greek drama as they worry the country may be on the brink of default.

Greece's prime minister is heading to Moscow Wednesday to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and there's a chance Putin might offer help in the form of cheaper gas. Greece is facing a big debt payment this week, but the government has reassured markets that it has the money to pay and avoid default.

4. Earnings

A trickle of earnings are set to come through Wednesday. Family Dollar (FDO) and Rite Aid (RAD) are reporting quarterly results ahead of the open.

Alcoa (AA) and Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) will report after the close.

The earnings will really start flowing next week when we'll hear from big banks including Citigroup (C) and Goldman Sachs (GS).

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1. Potential market movers -- FedEx, GM

Shares in FedEx (FDX) could see higher-than-normal trading volume after the company announced a €4.4 billion ($4.8 billion) deal to purchase its Dutch competitor, TNT Express. Shares in TNT shot up by about 31% in Amsterdam on Tuesday.

The acquisition comes two years after UPS (UPS) withdrew its offer to buy TNT after the European Union blocked that deal due to competition concerns.

Shares in General Motors (GM) are nudging lower ahead of the open after the Canadian government announced it had sold its remaining $2.7 billion stake in the automaker. The government had bought shares in the company during the depths of the recession in a move to save GM manufacturing jobs.

2. Stable Samsung?        

Samsung's (SSNLF) sales and profits appear to be stabilizing, raising hopes that the South Korean electronics giant will emerge from its smartphone-induced funk.

Samsung said Tuesday that it anticipates an operating profit of 5.9 trillion won ($5.4 billion) for January to March. That's a 31% decline from the previous year, but the strongest number in three quarters.

Shares in the company slipped 0.5% after the announcement.

3. Indecisive stocks

U.S. stock futures are not making any big moves ahead of the open, after swinging around Monday and closing with gains.

On Monday, the Dow Jones industrial average and S&P 500 each rose by 0.7%. The Nasdaq also jumped by 0.6%.

A sharp jump in oil prices helped lift stocks yesterday. But crude futures are currently sliding, down by about 1.5% to trade around $51.40 per barrel.

4. International markets overview

European markets are rallying in early trading, playing catch up with the U.S.

Investors are also feeling confident after the final reading of purchasing managers' sentiment for March -- published by Markit -- showed the economy continued to gain strength last month.

"Whether the eurozone economy has achieved escape velocity to enjoy a return to a strong and sustainable recovery remains uncertain, but the region is certainly seeing its best growth momentum since 2011," said Chris Williamson, chief economist at Markit.

Meanwhile, most Asian markets closed the day with gains. Hong Kong's stock market was closed for a public holiday.

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1. Stocks set to slide

U.S. stock futures are firmly in negative territory as investors get ready to react to the disappointing U.S. jobs report, which was released on Friday when markets were closed.

The monthly jobs report showed only 126,000 jobs were added in March, the lowest since December 2013 and well below the 244,000 new jobs expected by economists.

The unemployment rate remained stable at 5.5%.

2. Show me the money!

Despite continual talk about its difficult financial situation, Greece said it has enough money to make a crucial debt payment this week to the International Monetary Fund.

Greece needs to pay the IMF about 460 million euros ($505 million) this week, but some were concerned the country wouldn't come up with the money.

European traders are expected to react to this latest Greek development on Tuesday when markets reopen after the long weekend.

Greece needs to repay its loans or risks stumbling out of the eurozone.

3. Crude recovery

Oil futures are climbing ahead of the open, recovering from a dip last week as traders worried about Iran soon ramping up its oil production.

Crude is rising by about 3% to trade around $50.50 per barrel.

The U.S. and other world powers reached a tentative agreement last week that would see Iran scale back its nuclear capabilities, which would lead to a lifting of international sanctions. These sanctions have kept Iran from pumping and exporting its vast oil reserves.

4. Thursday market recap

All major U.S. indexes finished last week with small gains ahead of the long Easter weekend.

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1. Three days of declines?

U.S. stock futures are dipping, indicating Wall Street could see a third consecutive day of declines before the Easter long weekend.

Traders will be trying to position themselves for the release of the monthly U.S. jobs report Friday, when most major stock markets will be closed. Currency markets will definitely be moving.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is expected to report the economy created 244,000 jobs in March, according to a CNNMoney survey of economists.

2. International markets overview

European markets are relatively stable in early trading. No single index is making any standout moves.

Investors are watching the political back-and-forth moves on Greece. The heavily indebted nation is trying to convince international lenders to release further bailout money so that it can pay for day-to-day expenses and upcoming debt repayments.

Most Asian markets ended the day with healthy gains.

3. Potential stock market movers -- McDonald's, Kraft

McDonald's (MCD) stock may be in play after announcing late Wednesday that it would raise hourly wages for 90,000 employees who work at company-owned stories.

Kraft (KRFT) and Mondelez International (MDLZ) will be in the spotlight Thursday after the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced it had filed a civil complaint against the food giants for manipulating wheat prices.

4. Earnings and economics

Avocado producer Calavo Growers (CVGW) and retailer Perry Ellis (PERY) are both reporting ahead of the open.

Also before the opening bell, the U.S Labor Department will release its report on weekly jobless claims at 8:30 a.m. ET.

The government's report on February's trade balance will also come out at that time.

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1. Go go go

Shares in GoDaddy will begin trading this morning on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol 'GDDY'. The company priced shares at $20 each -- slightly higher than originally expected -- raising $460 million for the firm.

This values the company at around $3 billion, even though it hasn't made a profit since 2009.

2. Stocks sulk

U.S. stock futures are in the red following a sharp drop Tuesday. But the move lower this morning is fairly muted.

Over the course of the previous trading session, the Dow Jones industrial average lost 200 points, the S&P 500 slid 0.9% and the Nasdaq closed with a 0.9% loss.

In Europe, stock markets are all rising in early trading, recovering from Tuesday's fall.

3. Earnings and economics

Watch trading in Monsanto (MON) this morning. The company is reporting quarterly results ahead of the open.

On the economic front, ADP is releasing its March employment report at 8:15 a.m. ET.

And throughout the day, automakers will report their car and truck sales data for the past month.

4. Oil traders awaiting Iranian deal

World leaders gave themselves a one-day extension to negotiate a deal with Iran on its nuclear program. They're currently working on the framework for a deal, which would be followed by agreeing details later this year.

Oil traders are keenly watching the talks because a final agreement could ultimately lead to a lifting of sanctions on Iran and allow the Middle Eastern nation to pump more oil to world markets.

Crude oil futures were dipping by about 1% to trade around $47 per barrel.

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1. Oil in the spotlight

Traders are focusing on the oil market Tuesday in anticipation of major developments involving Iran and Nigeria.

Crude futures are moving down by about 2% to trade around $47.50 per barrel.

Iran is negotiating with world powers about its nuclear capabilities, and talks are coming down to the wire. Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET marks the "self-imposed" deadline for all sides to agree on a general framework for a deal. Then the U.S., Iran and others will have until the end of June to hammer out the specifics. This could ultimately lead to a lifting of sanctions and allow Iran to pump more oil to world markets.

Nigeria, one of Africa's biggest oil producers, is tallying up the results of its election. Final results are expected today.

Opposition challenger Muhammadu Buhari is currently leading with 12 million votes, surpassing President Goodluck Jonathan, who has garnered 10 million votes so far, according to Reuters. However, these figures are not final as vote counting continues.

2. Stock market overview

U.S. stock futures are looking a bit soft Tuesday after markets posted a strong rally on Monday.

If the main indexes fail to climb again today, they'll all close out the month with losses.

As it stands now, both the Dow Jones industrial average and S&P 500 have declined by nearly 1% since the start of March, following a surge in February. The Nasdaq is also in the red for the month, but is only off by 0.3%.

3. International market overview

European markets are mostly edging higher in early trading.

All the main Asian markets closed the day with gains, except for the Nikkei in Japan, which pulled back by 1.1%.

4. Economics

There are a few interesting economic stats coming out Tuesday.

The S&P/Case Shiller 20-city home price index will be published at 9 a.m. This index provides a broad overview about the state of America's housing market.

The U.S. Conference Board will update its monthly consumer confidence index at 10 a.m.

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1. Yellen toes the line

Market watchers say the buoyancy in global markets was inspired by a speech made late Friday by the head of the Federal Reserve, Janet Yellen.

Yellen said the U.S. central bank would be slow and steady with its upcoming interest rate hikes.

"The basic take away is that the [Fed's] policy normalization process will be only a minor transformation from 'Zero Interest Rate Policy' to 'Low Interest Rate Policy'," explained Mike O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading. "In her own words, Yellen described it as a 'gradualist approach'."

U.S. stocks closed the week with small gains, following four consecutive days of losses.

2. Focus on oil

Oil is in the spotlight this week with major producing nations hitting the headlines. Crude futures were trading about 1.5% lower Monday.

Iran is negotiating with world powers about its nuclear capabilities. If a general framework for a deal is reached by Tuesday, then the U.S., Iran and others will have until the end of June to hammer out more specifics. That could lead to a lifting of sanctions and allow Iran to pump more oil to world markets.

Saudi Arabia continues to be in focus on expectations that it will launch a ground incursion in Yemen. Last week, Saudi Arabia and a number of other nations launched air strikes over Yemen.

And one of Africa's biggest producers, Nigeria, is tallying up the results of its election at the weekend.

3. Greek drama continues

Greece is waiting for its international partners to approve a list of proposed economic reforms that it submitted Friday.

Greece needs the green light before it can get any more money from lenders. The new left-wing government of the heavily indebted nation could run out of money in a matter of weeks if creditors don't agree to release more bailout funds.

4. Economics

The U.S. government will release February data on personal income and spending numbers at 8:30 a.m. ET.

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1. Another day of losses?

U.S. stock futures are edging lower, indicating all the major indexes could dip into the red when trading begins.

This follows four consecutive days of drops. The Dow Jones industrial average and S&P 500 have both declined by 2.5% since the start of the week. The Nasdaq has fallen by just over 3%. Before the fall, the tech-heavy index was trading near an all-time high.

"Geopolitical risk [is] set to remain over the weekend with the situation in Yemen tense and Greece needing to deliver serious and useful economic reforms by Monday if it is to receive the funds it needs so badly," explained Mike van Dulken, head of research at Accendo Markets.

2. International markets overview

European markets are mixed in early trading.

Asian markets ended the week with mixed results.

3. Stock market movers -- Adidas, Yahoo, Gamestop, Lufthansa

Shares in Adidas (ADDYY) are up by about 3.5% in Germany as investors react favorably to a turnaround plan presented by management at the sports apparel company. Shares in Yahoo (YHOO, Tech30) are rising by about 2% premarket after the company announced plans to buy back an additional $2 billion of its own shares.

Gamestop (GME) is down by 6% premarket after the company reported quarterly results that missed expectations.

Lufthansa (DLAKF) shares gained 1%, steadying after hefty losses this week following the crash of its Germanwings flight in France Tuesday.

4. Earnings and economics

BlackBerry (BBRY, Tech30), Carnival (CCL) and Finish Line (FINL) are all reporting ahead of the open.

On the economic side, the U.S. government will post its third estimate of fourth quarter GDP at 8:30 a.m. ET.

Then at 10 a.m., the University of Michigan will release its final March reading of consumer sentiment.

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1. Saudi Arabia acts, markets react

The world's biggest and most powerful oil producing nation -- Saudi Arabia -- has launched airstrikes in neighboring Yemen, where rebels have intensified a violent campaign against the government. Saudi Arabia says it has the support of nine mostly Arab countries.

Traders reacted by swiftly bidding up the price of crude oil futures by about 5%. A barrel is now trading for roughly $51.50.

U.S. stock futures are continuing their drop from Wednesday. Each major U.S. index is down by about 1% premarket.

European markets are all declining by about 1% to 2% in early trading.

Most Asian markets closed with losses.

2. Stock market movers -- Airlines, SanDisk, Schlumberger

Shares in Delta (DAL) and American Airlines (AAL) are both declining premarket by about 4%. Lufthansa (DLAKY) shares continued to decline in the wake of Tuesday's Germanwings crash in the French Alps.

Shares in SanDisk (SNDK) are taking a major hit -- down by about 14% premarket -- after the technology company warned it will bring in lower-than-expected revenue in the first quarter.

Shares in oil field services firm Schlumberger (SLB) are rising by about 1% premarket. This comes after the U.S. Department of Justice said a Schlumberger subsidiary has been fined $233 million for violating U.S. sanctions against Iran and Sudan.

3. Earnings and economics

Apparel retailer Lululemon (LULU) and consulting firm Accenture (ACN) are reporting quarterly results ahead of the open.

Gamestop (GME) will report after the close.

The U.S. government will post data on jobless claims at 8:30 a.m. ET.

4. Wednesday market recap

Markets took a tumble Wednesday. The Dow Jones industrial average lost 292 points, while the S&P 500 fell 1.5% and the Nasdaq plunged 2.4%, its biggest drop in nearly a year.

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1. Feeding frenzy

Shares in Kraft (KRFT) have shot up by about 18% premarket after it announced plans to combine with Heinz to create a food giant called The Kraft Heinz Company. The merger is expected to create the third largest food and beverage company in North America.

Kraft shareholders will receive stock in the new group, plus a special dividend of $16.50 per share funded by a $10 billion cash injection by Heinz owners 3G Capital and Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA).

Once the deal is done, Heinz shareholders will own 51% of the combined firm while Kraft shareholders will get a 49% stake.

2. Investors shun Lufthansa and Airbus

Shares in Lufthansa (DLAKY) and Airbus (EADSF)

are both declining by about 1% in Europe following the crash of Germanwings Flight 9525 in the French Alps on Tuesday. Germanwings is Lufthansa's low-cost carrier.

3. Markets overview

U.S. stock futures are looking relatively placid Wednesday, except for Kraft. European stock markets are mixed in early trading. Asian markets ended with mixed results.

In the currency market, the U.S. dollar continues pulling back after a record setting rally. The euro is gaining ground versus a number of other global currencies.

4. Tuesday market recap

It was a down day in the markets Tuesday.

The Dow Jones industrial average lost 105 points. The S&P 500 fell 0.6% and the Nasdaq slid 0.3%.

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1. China slowing, Europe recovering

New data shows China's factory activity slumped this month, dropping to its lowest pace in almost a year. The HSBC report is "the latest in a string of disappointing data out of China," according to economist Julian Evans-Pritchard of Capital Economics. It has sparked talk of more stimulus by the Chinese government and central bank.

Similar data from the eurozone shows business activity in the region is growing by the most in nearly four years. Traders reacted by bidding up the euro.

2. Stock market overview

U.S. stock futures are edging higher Tuesday and most major European markets are pushing up in early trading.

Asian markets ended with mixed results. In China, the Shanghai Composite index inched up by 0.1% after taking a knock earlier in the day. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng dipped by 0.4%.

3. Potential market movers -- Big banks, Facebook

The banking sector has some strength behind it this morning. Shares in Goldman Sachs (GS) and Bank of America (BAC) are pushing forward in premarket trading. Both are up by more than 1%.

Shares in Facebook (FB, Tech30) could be on the move Tuesday after the New York Times reported that the social media giant plans to host news websites' content directly on its pages, allowing users to read stories on Facebook instead of clicking through to external sites.

4. It’s all about inflation

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will release inflation data for February at 8:30 a.m. ET.

In the U.K., inflation data released Tuesday showed consumer prices were unchanged in February compared to the same time last year.

"U.K. inflation has fallen to zero for the first time on record," said Chris Williamson, chief economist at Markit. "Rather than being a concern, the drop in inflation is a boon to the economy, providing households with greater spending power at a time when pay growth remains frustratingly weak."

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1. Blue Monday

Markets are having a case of the Monday Blues. U.S. stock futures are pointing down and most European markets are firmly in negative territory. But it's not all doom and gloom. Many stock markets are only taking a step back after trading near record highs.

Wall Street was an exciting place last week, with the Nasdaq nearing an all-time high.

2. Tire takeover

Shares in Pirelli (PPAMF) are rising by about 2% in Europe after China National Chemical Corporation announced plans to pay nearly $8 billion to acquire the Italian tire maker.

Talk of a takeover had been swirling for a few days.

3. Germany vs. Greece

Greece's new Prime Minister Alexi Tsipras is meeting Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel Monday to discuss Greece's financial crisis. The results of the talks could influence market movements across Europe.

Tsipras has warned Merkel that it will be "impossible" for Greece to pay its debts in the coming weeks without further financial assistance from Germany and its international partners. Europe wants Greece to deliver on promised reforms before releasing any more funds.

The meeting comes after a video emerged this month showing Greece's outspoken finance minister Yanis Varoufakis making a lewd gesture directed towards Germany. The video was taken in 2013, before Varoufakis was installed in his new job.

4. Economics

The National Realtors Association will report on existing home sales made in February at 10 a.m. ET.

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1. Bright day?

U.S. stock futures are pushing higher, indicating markets could recover after a relatively down day on Thursday.

Over the last trading session, the Dow Jones industrial average dropped by 117 points and the S&P 500 fell 0.5%. But the Nasdaq edged up by 0.2%.

2. International markets

Across the pond, European markets are moving up in early trading. Asian markets ended with mixed results.

3. Earnings

A handful of companies are reporting earnings ahead of the open, including Tiffany & Co (TIF), Darden Restaurants (DRI) and KB Home (KBH).

Shares in Nike (NKE) are rising after investors welcomed their latest quarterly earnings.

4. Cementing a deal

After a lot of back and forth, Holcim (HCMLY) and Lafarge (LFRGY) have agreed new terms for a mega merger. Nearly a year ago, the two European cement giants announced plans to create the world's biggest construction materials group.

On Monday, the original deal crumbled. Now the companies say the merger is back on, and shares in both firms are rising. Lafarge stock is up by 3.5%. Holcim shares are up by about 1%

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1. Stocks step back

U.S. stock futures are edging down after markets posted big gains Wednesday. The run-up was inspired by comments from the U.S. Federal Reserve indicating it will take a slow and steady approach to rate hikes.

European markets are taking their cue from the strong performance on Wall Street. Nearly all the major indexes are moving up in early trading. The majority of Asian markets also closed with gains.

2. Potential market movers -- Apple, Big Oil, eBay

Shares in Apple (AAPL, Tech30) could see higher than normal trading volume Thursday as the company joins the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

Apple is the largest company in the world based on market capitalization, but it took a long time for it to be included in the benchmark index.

Shares in oil services groups are declining pre-market in reaction to a further 3% slump in crude oil futures, which are now trading around $43 per barrel. Transocean (RIG), Halliburton (HAL) and Schlumberger (SLB) are all off by more than 1%.

Shares in eBay (EBAY, Tech30) are declining by about 2.5% premarket, slipping back from an all-time high set earlier this month.

3. Target tries to make amends

Target (TGT) is trying to make amends with customers who suffered from a 2013 data breach. It's offering to pay up to $10,000 per person in damages. The proposal is part of a $10 million offer by Target to settle a class action lawsuit.

Shares in the company were flat ahead of the open.

4. Russia and Greece on the agenda

Leaders from across the 28 nations in the European Union are meeting Thursday to kick off a summit where they're expected to discuss a range of issues, including Russian sanctions and Greece's fate.

The leaders of Germany, France, Greece and the European Central Bank will huddle in a smaller group on the sidelines of the summit to discuss the rapid deterioration in Greek finances, which threatens its position in the Eurozone.

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