U.S. stock futures are higher as investors look forward to this week's interest rate decision; bitcoin (BTCUSD) pulls back after surpassing the $106,000 mark; Palantir Technologies (PLTR), MicroStrategy (MSTR) and Axon Enterprise (AXON) will be included in the Nasdaq 100; Broadcom (AVGO) stock rises further after the chipmaker's market cap reaches $1 trillion; and Super Micro Computer (SMCI) shares plummet on news the company will be removed from the Nasdaq 100 and that it is seeking to raise capital. Here's what investors need to know today.

1. US Stock Futures Point Higher to Begin Week

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Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock is sinking 15% in premarket trading after news the server maker will be removed from the Nasdaq 100 index, as well as a report that it is looking to raise capital as it attempts to improve its finances. Bloomberg reported that Supermicro has brought on investment banker Evercore to help it raise capital through private-equity investments and debt issuance. The move follows 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:recent troubles at the company, which was threatened with 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:delisting by Nasdaq over it🃏ไs failure to file its required annual report.