5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Friday

Stock futures are pointing to a slightly higher open this morning as the market wraps up a volatile week of trading; the Nasdaq is on track to post weekly gains, while the S&P 500 and Dow enter the session down for the week; Warren Buffett is stepping aside as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway's board; cryptocurrency stocks are rising alongside bitcoin; and the Apple 18 Pro and Pro Max, along with other new products, are available today. Here's what you need to know today.