Gainers
Core Scientific, Inc. (NASDAQ: CORZ) shares rose 77.7% to $0.0906 in pre-market trading. Core Scientific shares dipped 75% on Wednesday after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Goldman Sachs raised NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) price target from $120 to $133. Goldman Sachs analyst Kate McShane maintained a Buy rating on the stock. NIKE shares rose 11.6% to $115.20 in pre-market trading.
U.S. stocks look set for a positive start on Wednesday, with the index futures trading moderately higher. Sentiment going into the session likely hinges on a couple of economic readings and energy prices.
The Dow Jones index closed higher on Tuesday after recording losses for fourth straight sessions.
Traders monitored a surprise move by the Bank of Japan to widen its yield cap on its long-term bonds.