FTSE 100 advances steadily but US stocks look set for a breather Companies Follow John on: FTSE 100 advances steadily but US stocks look set for a breather US stocks are expected to open on the back foot but Bitcoin has received some poise after a torrid weekend FTSE 100 rises 19 points US stocks to give ground GameStop CEO to move on US stocks are set to lose ground today as concerns over rising levels of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases worldwide dampen sentiment. Spread betting quotes indicate the Dow Jones will open 74 points lower at 14,127 while the broader-based S&P 500 is set for a 9 point fall to 4,176.