US stocks are off to a strong start this morning, with the S&P 500 futures up 0.3% ahead of the bell. Among individual stocks, several tech names are making notable moves. Let’s dive in:

Oracle (ORCL) is extending its post-earnings gains, rising 1.5% after the company announced plans to restructure operations and investments costing up to $1.6 billion. The move is aimed at improving operational efficiency and reducing costs.

Baidu (BABA) is also making waves, with the company announcing that it will sell $3.2 billion in zero-coupon convertible senior notes due 2032. This comes after a 3% gain in the stock yesterday.

Meanwhile, Amazon (AMZN) has been named a top pick at Morgan Stanley, with the brokerage citing the company’s strong fundamentals and growth potential. The stock is up 0.8%.

Rockwell Collins (RCL) is also in the spotlight, with the company raising its quarterly dividend by 33%. The stock is up 0.5% on the news.

Other movers include Boeing (BA), which has struck a labour deal with its employees, and Tesla (TSLA), which was upgraded at Barclays with a price target of $700.

On the downside, Erste Group has downgraded Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) to “neutral” from “buy,” citing valuation concerns. The stock is off 1%.

In other news, Charlie Kirk, a Trump ally, was shot dead last night. This has led to a surge in the shares of RGR and SWBI, which are both up over 7% on the news.

Overall, it’s a mixed bag of performances among US stocks today, with tech names continuing to shine. Keep an eye on these movers as the day progresses.

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