The major averages opened today's session on a strong note after weekly initial claims and housing starts were reported ahead of expectations. Meanwhile, a disappointing Philadelphia Fed Survey was not enough to cool optimism. Key indices spent the duration of the day in a steady upward climb, and the S&P 500 made its biggest advance in more than a week to end higher by 0.6%.
Today after the close the following companies reported earnings: AXP, ASBC, COF, INTC, MATW, PBCT, WTFC, WIT, XLNX
Futures are lower after hours: S&P 500 futures are -0.77 from fair value of 1475.77 and Nasdaq100 futures are -0.59 from fair value of 2741.09.
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: FHN, GE, JCI, MMR, MS, PH, PGR, COL, SLB, STT, STI, WBS






