5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens

Stock futures are slightly lower Monday while oil prices rise following reports that a U.S. ship was struck by missiles in the Strait of Hormuz; President Trump said over the weekend the U.S. would help "guide" ships through the strait, though Iran threatened to retaliate if that happened; Palantir's earnings are due after the closing bell; Earnings from a number of consumer goods and services companies are also coming this week, along with the April jobs report; and GameStop has offered nearly $56 billion to buy eBay. Here's what you need to know today.
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