Financial Market Preview - Tuesday 19-May

S&P futures are pointing to a flat open. Asian equities traded mixed on Tuesday. Taiwan and South Korea underperformed sharply amid profit-taking in chip-related stocks. Japan was also weighed down by losses in semiconductors. Greater China markets closed higher as property and industrial stocks rebounded. European markets are firmly higher in early trade. Gains follow broad strength on Monday, with energy and financials leading.Companies Mentioned: Intel, Analog Devices