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Stock futures edged lower in pre-market trading; Netflix (NFLX) said its Christmas Day NFL broadcast set a ratings record; Apple (AAPL) shares edged higher as the iPhone maker’s market value approaches $4 trillion; UnitedHealth Group (united nations institutes of health) and Amedisys (yame) agrees to extend deadline for $3.3 billion merger proposal to next year; and KULR Technology Group’s (Kurul) is on track to extend its gains after making an initial purchase of $21 million worth of Bitcoin. Here’s what investors need to know today.

1. Stock index futures edge lower as Treasury yields rise

Stock futures lower in pre-market trading Friday Major stock indexes mixed on Thursday Gains earlier in the holiday-shortened trading week lost momentum. Dow futures fell about 0.3% blue chip stocks The index moved higher in the previous session and was the only major index to show gains. Nasdaq and S&P 500 Index Futures also fell about 0.3%. U.S. Treasury yields continue to rise, with the 10-year Treasury yield exceeding 4.6%. Bitcoin (Bitcoin USD) is rising to near $96,600, while gold futures are trading higher above $2,600 an ounce. Oil futures also edged higher.

2. Apple’s market value approaches the US$4T milestone

apple(AAPL) The stock price rose slightly Shares of tech giants close at record high on Thursday in people’s expectations Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Driver upgrade cycle. Wedbush analysts raised their price target on Apple stock by $25 to $325, which would represent an upside of about 25% from Thursday’s record closing price of $259.02. The boost comes as the tech giant’s shares have risen more than 34% this year, giving it a market value of nearly $4 trillion.

3. Netflix says NFL game sets streaming record

Netflix (NFLX) said it set a streaming record for NFL games over Christmas. Both games broadcast exceeded the NFL live viewing record set by NBCUniversal Peacock’s playoff broadcast last season. Viewership peaked at 27 million when people watched singer Beyoncé perform during halftime of a game between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans, according to Nielsen.

4. KULR Tech Stock Looks to Expand Gains from Bitcoin Buying

Cool Technology Group (Kurul) shares of the energy storage company rose more than 12% in premarket trading after closing at a record high on Thursday. first investment exist Bitcoin Valued at $21 million. The company said the purchase was part of its “Bitcoin Vault” strategy announced earlier this month, with plans to use up to 90% of its remaining cash to buy the digital currency.

5. UnitedHealth Group and Amedisys extend deadline for $3.3B merger

UnitedHealth Group (united nations institutes of health) and Amedisys (yame) agreed to extend their deadline $3.3 billion merger proposal Until next year, government antitrust regulators blocked the deal in court last month over concerns it would undermine competition in the market for home health services. The companies had expected to close the deal today, but the new merger deadline was set at 10 days after the court’s final ruling or December 31, 2025, whichever comes first. Amedisys shares rose more than 3% in premarket trading on the news, while UnitedHealth Group shares were little changed.