5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens

U.S. stock futures are little changed after indexes posted consecutive winning sessions; Boeing (BA) reportedly is seeking to withdraw its guilty plea on a charge of defrauding the federal government; Tesla (TSLA) new vehicle registrations in the European Union (EU) plunged again in February; Shell (SHEL) shares are rising in premarket trading after the British oil giant announced plans to boost liquified natural gas sales; and Trump Media (DJT) stock is surging on its plans to offer ETFs through Crypto.com. Here’s what investors need to know today.

1. US Stock Futures Little Changed Following Two-Day Winning Streak

U.S. stock futures are little changed after indexes posted consecutive winning sessions. Investors are watching for today’s consumer confidence data, along with housing figures and remarks from Federal Reserve officials. Nasdaq futures are flat after the tech-heavy index jumped 2.3% yesterday, while S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures are also little changed after the indexes posted gains Monday. Bitcoin (BTCUSD) is trading slightly lower at around $87,000. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note is rising. Gold and oil futures are slightly higher.

2. Boeing Seeks to Withdraw Guilty Plea, Report Says

Boeing (BA) is seeking to withdraw its guilty plea on a charge of defrauding the federal government over the 737 Max crashes in 2018 and 2019 that killed more than 300 people, according to The Wall Street Journal. The aircraft maker “is seeking more lenient treatment from the Justice Department, which under the Trump administration is reviewing numerous pending criminal cases that haven’t yet gone to trial or been approved by courts,” the report said. The company had no comment when reached by Investopedia. Boeing shares are slightly higher in premarket trading.

3. Tesla EU New Vehicle Registrations Tumble Again in February

Tesla (TSLA) new vehicle registrations in the European Union (EU) plunged by 47% year-over-year in February following a 50% decline in January amid a backlash to CEO Elon Musk’s work for the Trump administration. The decline in Tesla new vehicle registrations, which serve as a proxy for sales, comes even as overall electric vehicle (EV) registrations jumped by nearly 24% during the same period, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. Tesla stock soared nearly 12% yesterday to lead S&P 500 gainers, but it’s still down more than 30% so far this year. Shares are up nearly 2% in premarket trading.

4. New Shell Strategy Aims to Boost LNG Sales, Lower Spending

Shares of Shell (SHEL) are rising 2% in premarket trading after the British oil giant announced plans to grow its liquified natural gas (LNG) sales by 4% to 5% each year through 2030. In a statement ahead of its Capital Markets Day 2025, Shell also said it would increase its shareholder distributions to 40% to 50% of cash flow from operations (CFFO) from 30% to 40%, continue to prioritize buybacks, maintain a 4% annual dividend policy, and lower spending to $20 billion to $22 billion per year through 2028.

5. Trump Media Stock Jumps on ETF Deal

Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) are surging roughly 9% in premarket trading after the Truth Social parent announced it would partner with Crypto.com to launch a series of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The ETFs, which will be marketed through Truth.Fi brand, are expected to include both digital assets and securities that reflect “a Made in America focus spanning diverse industries such as energy.” Shares of Trump Media are down nearly 40% this year entering Tuesday.