In pre-market trading on March 4, 2025, U.S. stock indices showed positive movement, with the S&P 500 up 0.5%, the Nasdaq Composite rising 0.7%, and the Russell 2000 increasing by 0.8%. Notable stock movements included Synopsys Inc. (SNPS), which rose by 1% as it announced plans to sell approximately $10 billion in bonds to finance its $34 billion acquisition of ANSYS Inc. (ANSS). Baidu Inc. (BIDU) remained flat while planning a $1.5 billion bond sale. Tesla Inc. (TSLA) gained 2.5% after being reinstated as a 'Top Pick' in U.S. autos by Morgan Stanley. Meanwhile, Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc. (SPR) saw a decline of 2% due to warnings of funding issues. Other companies mentioned included Shell plc (SHEL), which is exploring the sale of chemicals assets in the U.S. and Europe, and Intel Corp. (INTC), along with Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) and Broadcom Inc. (AVGO), which were also highlighted among pre-market movers.