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5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens

News | 2026/08/20 12:29

5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens

Key information before the stock market opens

Here are five things to know before the stock market opens:

1. Debt Information

The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield fell by 10 basis points after the Treasury Department announced it would double the size of its government debt repurchases:

  • The U.S. debt level has crossed the $40 trillion mark.
  • The Federal Reserve notes that rate hikes may be necessary if inflation does not cool.

2. Walmart Earnings

Walmart beat analysts' quarterly revenue expectations and raised its full-year forecast:

  • A 23% jump in global e-commerce sales boosted results.
  • The company is less than $100 million away from receiving a $2.9 billion tariff refund.

3. OpenAI IPO

OpenAI is expecting to go public soon:

  • The CFO stated that the IPO could happen in 2027.

4. Diesel Prices

Diesel prices in California have hit $7 again:

  • This marks a 37% increase from last year.

5. Boise's AI Boom

Micron's investments have led to job growth and population increase in Boise:

  • However, housing prices are rising.

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