Stock futures rose Thursday after Democrats gained control of the Senate and Joe Biden was recognized by Congress as the next U.S. president.
Below are some of the key drivers during the pre-market trading on Thursday.
1. Connect power plug | 19.71% increase
Plug current actions (PLUG) – Get the report rose Thursday after South Korean conglomerate SK Group said it would invest $ 1.5 billion in hydrogen fuel cell maker.
The deal comes as governments and businesses around the world try to move from relying on traditional fossil fuels to power other forms of renewable energy, including solar, wind and hydrogen.
2. Bed Bath & Beyond BBBY | 12.74% drop
Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) – Get the report fell after Thursday posted lower-than-expected third-quarter earnings and said comparable store sales for the current period would likely be in line with last year’s levels.
The group’s net sales, according to the company, fell 5% to $ 2.6 billion, again without missing analysts ’estimates of $ 2.752 billion. Comparable store sales increased 2% thanks, in part, to “strong significant growth in digital channels,” the company said.
3. Walgreens WBA | 2.72% increase
Walgreens Boots Alliance shares (WBA) – Get the report rose after the pharmacy chain made stronger-than-expected gains in the first quarter thanks in part to a solid increase in retail pharmacy sales in the U.S.
Walgreens reiterated its adjusted earnings forecast for 2021, estimating that profits should grow at a “low one-digit” rate, although the first half of the year will be adversely affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
4. Twitter TWTR | 2.44% drop
Twitter shares (TWTR) – Get the report slipped Thursday after the platform blocked President Trump’s account and threatened to ban him permanently after a series of tweets that some have allegedly incited the violent storm of the Capitol building by his followers .
5. Constellation Brands STZ | 3.34% rise
Constellation brand shares (STZ) – Get the report rose in the premarket trade after the alcohol and spirits maker reported third-quarter earnings that exceeded analysts ’estimates.
For fiscal year 2021, Constellation expects earnings of $ 9.80 to $ 10.05 per share, ahead of analysts ’expectations of $ 9.44 per share.