A Peek Into The Market Before The Opening Bell

US stock futures fell today, as investors await the release of data on weekly jobless claims and retail sales. While futures on Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 14 points to 9966, those on the S&P 500 lost 1.1 point to 1058.2. Meanwhile, Nasdaq 100 futures slipped 2.75 points to 1786.75.

Positive sentiments ruled the European markets, with STOXX Europe 600 Index adding 1.30% and London’s FTSE 100 Index surging 2.07%. Most Asian markets ended in the positive territory, with Japan's Nikkei Stock Average climbing 2.76% and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 advancing 2.25%. China's Shanghai Composite, however, lost 0.25%.

Jefferies & Co. maintained a "hold" rating on State Street

, but lifted its price target on the custodian bank to $42 to $40 after the company pre-announced bullish second-quarter results. The investment bank said in a research note, “Expenses declined significantly compared to our estimate, reflecting management's continued focus on cost efficiency, according to the research note.”

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