Stocks got off to a slow start after bearish data from around the world overshadowed investor optimism. Japan reported a wider-than-expected trade deficit while the French and Eurozone PMI readings were well short of expectations. Domestically, the weekly initial claims exceeded expectations. After marking session lows thirty minutes into the trading day, the major averages set off on a day-long climb towards positive territory. As a result, the S&P 500 finished flat.
Today after the close the following companies reported earnings: CTAS, ORCL, TIBX
Futures are lower after hours: S&P 500 futures are -1.32 from fair value of 1453.82 and Nasdaq100 futures are -5.26 from fair value of 2855.26.
Tomorrow morning before the open no economic reports are scheduled to be released.
Tomorrow before the open the following companies are scheduled to report earnings: DRI, KBH






