Five things you need to know before the market opens on Friday September 22:
1. -- Stocks look to rebound from two-month lows as rate bets rattle markets
A hawkish Fed, rising oil prices and a tight job market have rekindled inflation concerns, pushing stocks to their lowest levels since June.
2. -- Apple iPhone 15 launch day lifts stock, but demand questions remain
Apple's new iPhone 15 goes on general sale around the world today, but faces tough consumer headwinds heading into the holiday season.
3. -- Amazon to introduce ads to Prime Video streaming in 2024; shares gain
Following rivals Disney, Netflix and Max, Amazon Prime will introduce ads to its streaming service early next year.
4. --Activision gains as UK competition watchdog opens door to Microsoft takeover
Britain's competition watchdog, the CMA, said changes to Microsoft's Activision takeover have 'opened the door' to approval.
5. -- UAW deadline for expanded Big 3 strikes looms as talk enter key phase
UAW president Shawn Fain has vowed to target more Big Three facilities, with more union members, as early as Friday afternoon.
