US stocks are seen starting lower midweek, after a higher finish on Tuesday.
In pre-market Nordstrom Inc (NYSE:JWN) shares shed 2.74% to US$48 as it has emerged that the company's board is reportedly ending talks with the founding family members about a potential takeover deal, saying they had been unable to reach an agreement.
General Mills Inc (NYSE:GIS), the foodstuffs giant, shed nearly 7% to US$46.45 as it cut its yearly earnings forecast, due to what it said was a sharp increase in freight and commodity costs.
"Like the broader industry, we’re seeing sharp increases in input costs, including inflation in freight and commodities,” said chief executive Jeff Harmening.
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Devon Energy Corp (NYSE:DVN) shares added 0.95% after the bell to US$31.85 on no news other than Premier Global Advisors bought 6,581 shares, valued at around US$272,000.
Salesforce.com Inc (NASDAQ:CRM) shares lost 3.47% to US$120.75 as it confirmed a deal to buy Mulesoft Inc (NASDAQ:MULE) for about US$5.90bn in a cash and share deal.