Futures Indicate U.S. Stocks to Open Lower

Premarket futures were hinting at a lower open for stocks on Wall Street Tuesday, as financial firms altered their business practices to accommodate strains on both the consumer and the credit markets.

Futures for the S&P 500 were down 8.3 points at 913 and were 4.6 points below fair value. Nasdaq futures were lower by 17 points at 1240 and were 12 short of fair value.

On Monday, stocks surrendered early gains to close on the downside after enthusiasm for an economic stimulus package from China waned and concerns about the U.S. economy took hold. ...