US equity futures are indicating a lower open as of 05:00 ET. European equity markets lower, but off worst levels and following broad losses in Asia. Risk-off moves widely attributed to the increasing tensions in Ukraine. Russian President Putin recognized two breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine, with immediate condemnation coming from US and European leaders in response.
Companies mentioned: Alibaba (NYSE:BABA), Tencent, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Raytheon (NYSE:RTN), Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT), Ant Group