5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens [Video]

Investors prepare for a shortened trading week ahead of the national day of mourning for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter; U.S. stock futures are pointing higher after a down week; investors anticipate remarks from Nvidia (NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang; chipmaker stocks are moving higher after Taiwan-based supplier Foxconn reports record revenue on strong AI demand; and shares of Super Micro Computer (SMCI) are rising further in premarket trading after soaring nearly 11% Friday. Here’s what investors need to know today.

Investors are preparing for another shortened trading week as markets will be closed Thursday for a national day of mourning for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. The federal government will also be closed on that day and bond markets may end trading early. Market watchers will get key labor market data this week, including private sector payrolls, initial jobless claims, and the December jobs report. Investors will also be watching for Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)meeting …