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

Apple (AAPL) shares are in focus after news that Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A), (BRK.B) slashed its stake in the tech giant, while Warren Buffett’s investment firm also announced a record cash pile; Palantir Technologies (PLTR) shares are rising ahead of the company’s quarterly results after the closing bell, with its AI-driven sales at its commercial operations in investors’ sights; Paramount Global (PARA) shares are gaining as it reportedly opens negotiations with a bidding group led by Sony Pictures Entertainment and private-equity firm Apollo Global Management after its exclusive discussions with Skydance lapsed; Starbucks stock is rising as former head Howard Schultz calls on the coffee giant to right itself; and strong orders for its first cheap model are driving up Li Auto (LI) American depositary receipts (ADRs). U.S. stock futures are rising after Friday’s U.S. jobs data saw fewer jobs added than …