Plug Power Inc (NASDAQ: PLUG) shares are soaring Thursday after Senator Joe Manchin reversed his opposition to a bill that includes provisions to address climate change.
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) shares are trading higher by 6.60% to $14.06 in Thursday's pre-market session after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter EPS and sales results. The company also raised its quarterly dividend and announced it has advanced its Ford+ growth plan.
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some easing in the overall fear level in the US equity markets, after the Wall Street recorded sharp gains on Wednesday.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 75 bps during its recent meeting in order to combat the surging inflation level.
Editor's note: This article has been updated to reflect the correct number of Tesla shares beneficially owned by Kimbal Musk and the value of that holding. We apologize for the error.
With US stock futures trading slightly lower this morning on Thursday ahead of earnings reports from several big companies, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows: