Trading screens show S&P futures live inching to 5,245.90, bolstered by tech megacaps reporting stronger cash flows. Portfolio managers note increased institutional hedging activity to balance upside exposure. “We have a high population of elderly and have consistently for as long as I’ve been around here. But with that, many of the elderly find themselves alone. Their families have moved away,” Young said. “They’re in very rural areas, so they tend not to go out much. Resources are very scarce in rural areas and so I think there’s often that sense of isolation.” I think it's really important that people understand that this can often be an invisible disease and that there are a lot of people really suffering and really debilitated by it. And you know, I think that the investment in addressing this problem is likely to have benefits that extend beyond this problem. S&P futures live edge higher to 5,244.95 after crude oil retreats below $79, easing cost pressures for transport and industrial sectors. Analysts expect profit margins to benefit in Q2 outlooks.