Investing.com - U.S. stock futures pointed to a steady open on Monday, as market players looked ahead to the release of key data later in the session for further indications over the timing of a U.S. rate increase and the strength of the economy.
During early morning hours in New York, the blue-chip Dow futures inched up 3 points, or 0.02%, the S&P 500 futures shed 1 point, or 0.04%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 futures dipped 1 point, or 0.01%.
The U.S. is to release data on personal spending and income figures at 8:30AM ET. A reading on core inflation in June is due at the same time.
At 10:00AM, the Institute of Supply Management is to release data on manufacturing activity for July. At the same, the U.S. is to publish a report on June construction spending. Market players are also focusing on Friday's nonfarm payrolls report.
Tyson Foods (NYSE:TSN) and Clorox (NYSE:CLX) are due to report quarterly earnings ahead of Monday's opening bell, while American International Group (NYSE:AIG) and Allstate (NYSE:ALL) are due after the bell.
U.S.-listed shares of National Bank of Greece SA (NYSE:NBG) slumped 5% on heavy volume in pre-market trade, mirroring sharper losses in Athens, as the country's stock market reopened after a five-week closure.
Spanish renewable-energy firm Abengoa SA (NASDAQ:ABGB) plunged nearly 24% ahead of the open after the company announced plans to raise $713 million by issuing new shares in an effort to cut debt and strengthen its balance sheet.
On the upside, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:LXRX) shares surged 15% after the pharmaceutical firm announced positive results from a crucial Phase 3 study.
HSBC Holdings (NYSE:HSBC) was expected to be active after the lender reported a profit increase and said it plans to sell its Brazilian unit.
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