What to watch today: Dow futures lower as bank stocks, Nike shares sink

What to watch today: Dow futures lower as bank stocks, Nike shares sink

BY THE  NUMBERS

IN THE NEWS TODAY

New Covid-19 infections are spiking in more than 31 states, including Texas and Florida, which paused their reopening plans. Twelve states hit record highs in new cases on Wednesday based on their seven-day average, according to a CNBC analysis of Johns Hopkins University data. (CNBC)

* New York governor to spiking states: 'You played politics with this virus, and you lost' (CNBC)

* New Jersey governor: 'I believe we will be back in school' this fall with coronavirus protocols (CNBC)

As total cases in the U.S. surged past 2.4 million, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the true number of American cases could be 10 times higher. With many more young adults getting the virus, the CDC now advises that people of any age with certain underlying medical conditions, not just those over 65, are at increased risk for severe illness. (NBC News)

Even with skyrocketing case numbers, President Donald Trump remains adamant that the coronavirus situation remains under control. In a tweet around midnight, Trump said the U.S. economy is "roaring back" and won't be shut down again. The Trump administration, despite the pandemic, is asking the Supreme Court to strike down Obamacare. (CNBC & NBC News)

Finance executives are now bracing for Joe Biden to potentially win the presidency