Italy's Referendum Result, Apple's Automated Cars and Burberry's Takeover Turndown

Italy says no to constitutional reform, Apple (AAPL) - Get Report say yes to automated cars, Burberry (BURBY) rejects a takeover and more. These are the five things you need to know before the market opens. Following a decisive No vote in the referendum in Italy over the weekend, stock futures point higher and European stocks are on the rise, as markets respond relatively positively to the vote. It is being reported this morning that Luxury goods retailer Burberry has rejected multiple takeover bids from Coach. According to people briefed on the matter, the talks are no longer active. If the deal had gone ahead, it would've created a company with a market value of $20 billion. Apple have confirmed that it is interested in autonomous-vehicle technology. While it is unlikely that Apple will design or build a car, it is understood they are focused on the software that would control the self-driving vehicle. For more things you must know before the market opens and up-to-the-minute news, head over to our website or find us on Facebook and Twitter to ensure you know what's going on ahead of the opening bell and throughout the day. TheStreet's Ed Hardy has details from London.