<div id="readability-page-1"><p>U.S. stock futures were down on Friday morning, with technology stocks leading the losses on concerns over high inflation, rising Treasury yields, and surging oil prices amid continued tensions in the Middle East. Moreover, the conclusion of the Trump-Xi summit in China without any major deals disappointed investors. Futures on the Nasdaq 100 (NDX), the S&amp;P 500 (SPX), and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) were down 1.51%, 1.08%, and 0.81%, respectively, at 8:30 a.m. EDT on May 15.</p><h3>Claim 55% Off TipRanks</h3>Trade QQQ with leverage <p>Treasury yields surged, further dragging down stocks. Notably, the 30-year rate surpassed 5.1%, nearing its highest level since 2023.</p> <p>At the time of writing, Brent crude (CM:BZ) rose 2.14% to about $107.93 per barrel, while WTI crude (CM:CL) gained 2.89% to around $104.13.</p> <p>In Friday's pre-market trading, Dexcom (DXCM) stock jumped 5% after the diabetes management company reached an agreement with activist investor Elliott Investment Management to identify two new independent directors for its board. Also, Papa John's International (PZZA) stock popped more than 9% after <em>Reuters</em> reported that the company's largest franchisee is working with Irth Capital to take it private.</p> <p>Meanwhile, shares of Intel (INTC), Marvell Technology (MRVL), and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) were down about 5%, 6%, and 4%, respectively, on macro concerns.</p> <p>Interestingly, Microsoft (MSFT) stock trended slightly higher after Bill Ackman said in a post on X that Pershing Square has built a position in the tech giant.</p> </div>

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<p>U.S. stock futures fell on Friday, led by tech stocks, due to concerns over high inflation, rising Treasury yields, and increasing oil prices. The Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Dow Jones were down 1.51%, 1.08%, and 0.81%, respectively. Notable movements included Dexcom's stock rising 5% after a board agreement, and Papa John's stock jumping over 9% amid privatization talks. Conversely, Intel, Marvell Technology, and AMD saw declines of about 5%, 6%, and 4%. Microsoft stock slightly increased following investment news from Bill Ackman.</p>

- U.S. stock futures declined on Friday, with technology stocks suffering the most due to high inflation, rising Treasury yields, and increasing oil prices influenced by Middle Eastern tensions.  
- The Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Dow Jones futures were down 1.51%, 1.08%, and 0.81%, respectively, following disappointing results from the Trump-Xi summit and a surge in the 30-year Treasury yield above 5.1%.  
- Notable pre-market movements included Dexcom rising 5% after a board agreement, while Papa John's International gained over 9% amid privatization talks, contrasting with declines in major tech stocks like Intel and AMD.

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Stock Futures Fall, Tech Stocks Lead losses on Fears of High Inflation, Rising Oil Prices