S&P Futures are giving up early morning gains and are now trading lower. Key news stories this morning is the pending announcement from the Trump Administration that they will be lowering some tariffs on auto parts. Earnings remain a key focus for today. PFE, HON, HLT & UPS are trading higher after their earnings releases. After the bell today, V, SBUX, MDLZ & PPG are scheduled to report. The next three days feature a flood of first-quarter earnings from large U.S. and international companies. On the economic calendar for today is the latest Consumer Confidence reading and the JOLTs report.
