Stock futures pointed lower Wednesday morning as investors watched for fresh insights from the Federal Reserve and evaluated the latest tariff proposals from President Donald Trump, which could mean a 25% import tax on automobile, pharmaceutical and semiconductors sold in the U.S.; Intel (INTC) stock moved lower following reports that a private equity firm was in talks to acquire part of the chipmaker’s business; Super Micro Computer (SMCI) shares gained as the server maker looks to extend an upward run after strong AI revenue projections; Investors are watching Apple (AAPL) ahead of the expect𒉰ed launch of a new low-cost iPhone model.ꦏ

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1. Stock Futures Tick Lower ꦇas Investors Evaꦬluate Tariffs, Await Fed Minutes

Stock futures trended mostly lower premarket as investors digested the latest tariff proposals from the White House and prepared for Federal Reserve meeting minutes, which can provide clues regarding the path ahead for interest rates. Futures associated with the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:S&P 500 ticked narrowly lower after the benchmark index notched an 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:all-time-high in Tuesday's session, the first time in a month that it had set a new record. Futures tied 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Dow Jones Industrial Average also pointed lower, while those associated with the to the Nasdaq edged upward. Oil futures were higher by nearly 1% while gold futures also moved higher. Bitcoin (BTCUSD) was rising, trဣading above $96,000. Treasury yields also ticked higher.

2. Trump Floats 25% Tariff on Autos,♐ Chips, Pharmaceuticals

The latest tariffs proposal from President Donald Trump could levy import taxes of 25% or more on automobiles, semiconductors and pharmaceut༺ical products brought into the U.S. The Wall Street Journal reported that companies in the U.S. may get a phase-in period and that the tariff could be increased over the course of the year. Bloomberg reported that an announcement on the tariffs could come by April 2. The U.S. imported around 8 million passenger cars and light trucks last year, making up around half of the country's vehicle sales. The proposal follows 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:other announcements from Trump that include raising tariffs on 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Chinese products by 10% and imposing 25% tariffs on imported steඣel and aluminum.

3. Intel Falls Following Report on Negotiations A꧟round Programmable Chips Unit

Intel shares fell by nearly 3% in premarket trading. Private equity firm Silver Lake Management was 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:nearing a deal to acquire Intel’s Altera programmable chips unit, according to a Bloomberg report Tuesday. The decline follows a 16% advance in the prior session for Intel’s stock on reports that Broadcom and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. were 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:considering bids for parts of the chipmaker.  Despite that jump, the stock has still lost more than a third of its value over the past 12 months—though its recent advances have eaten in𒈔to those losses.

ꦡ 4. ꦡSuper Micro Rise Again as AI Optimism Fuels Stock Gains

Super Micro Computer shares were some 6% higher in premarket trading. The struggling server maker's shares jumped 16% in the prior session to extend its winning streak to four days. Supermicro’s stock has surged since it projected last week that it would post 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:significant sales growth in 2026 on demand for 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:artificial intelligence servers. The company projected revenue to reach $40 billion in 2026, 60% more than what the company projects in 2025, as demand grows for infrastructure to support AI. Its 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:shares have risen about 40% since last week’s update.

💎 5. Apple Expected to Unveil New Low-Cost iPhon✤e Model with AI

Apple shares were little changed in early action ahead of an 澳洲幸运5开奖ꦑ号码历史查询:eไxpected announcement of a new product today that some analysts believe will be a low-cost iPhone. Morgan Stanley said it expects the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:iPhone SE4 to start at $499 and come equipped with Apple Intelligence—which  澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:CEO Tim Cook has said is driving 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:record iPhone upgrades. Apple shares have added about a third of their value over the past 12 months.