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U.S. stock futures higher as investors look forward to this week’s interest rate decision; Bitcoin (Bitcoin USD) pulled back after breaking through the $106,000 mark; Palantir Technology (PLTR), micro-strategy (Magnetic transmission technology) and Axon Enterprise (axon) will be included in the Nasdaq 100 Index; Broadcom (AVGO) shares rise further after chip maker hits $1 trillion market cap; and ultra-microcomputer (SMCI) shares plummeted on news that the company would be dropped from the Nasdaq 100 and was seeking to raise capital. Here’s what investors need to know today.

1. U.S. stock index futures are higher at the start of the week

U.S. stock futures head higher this week as investors look ahead Fed Interest rates are determined. Nasdaq Futures rise 0.4% as index moves away from Gains for fourth consecutive week. S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures rose 0.2% after falling each week. this The Fed will announce With Wednesday’s interest rate decision, many people Investors and analysts expect The central bank will lower the federal funds rate again. The 10-year Treasury yield is lower, falling below 4.4%. Crude oil futures fell nearly 1%, while gold futures edged higher.

2. Bitcoin pulls back after hitting new highs

Bitcoin (Bitcoin USDAfter the cryptocurrency hit a new record high of over $160,000 over the weekend, its price was slightly lower, trading below $104,000. Bitcoin, which Breaking the $100,000 mark for the first time Earlier this month, optimism ran high about upcoming regulatory appointments from the Trump administration. Cryptocurrency-related stocks also performed well in early trading, with cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (coin) and Bitcoin mining company Riot Platforms (riot) and Mara Holdings (Mara) are higher.

3. Palantir shares retreat, MicroStrategy shares rise after Nasdaq 100 inclusion

Palantir Technology (PLTR) announced on Friday that the company’s stock price fell slightly in pre-market trading. will join technology-focused Nasdaq 100 Index Next Monday, December 23rd. Palantir’s recent rebalancing follows a switch from the Dow to the Nasdaq. Palantir shares have soared nearly 350% since the start of the year on growing demand for the software maker’s customizable products Artificial Intelligence (AI) offerings. shares Bitcoin Buyer MicroStrategy (Magnetic transmission technology) and Axon Enterprise (axon) were also included in the index, rising about 3% and 1% respectively.

4. Broadcom stock price rises after hitting record high

Broadcom (AVGO) after the chipmaker’s shares soared to $1 trillion market capitalization Shares rose 24% on Friday. On Thursday, Broadcom (whose shares have doubled this year) reported revenue from artificial intelligence more than tripled This rose to $12.2 billion this fiscal year. Broadcom is the ninth company after Nvidia to cross the $1 trillion mark and the second semiconductor manufacturer (NVDA).

5. Supermicro shares fall as Nasdaq 100 exits, reports company trying to raise capital

Ultramicrocomputer (SMCIThe company’s shares fell 15% in premarket trading following news that the server maker would be removed from the Nasdaq 100 index and reports that the company was seeking to raise capital to improve its financial position. Bloomberg Reports say Super Micro has hired investment banker Evercore to help it raise funds through private equity investments and bond issuances. The move is as follows Recent troubles encountered by the companythreatened Nasdaq delisting for failing to submit required annual reports.