US equity futures are indicating a lower open as of 05:00 ET. European equities are broadly higher, following under pressure Asian markets. The US has put 8,500 troops on high alert for possible deployment to Eastern Europe. This week's FOMC is expected to set the stage for a March rate liftoff.
Companies mentioned: Change Healthcare, UnitedHealth (NYSE:UNH), Nvidia, SoftBank, LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE:LYB), IBM (NYSE:IBM)