Stock Futures Hit Record Highs Amid Retail Earnings
U. S. stock index futures rose to record intraday highs on Tuesday as oil prices surged and investors assessed earnings from top U.S. retailers. Wal-Mart’s (WMT.N) shares were up 1.5 percent at $70.42 in premarket trading after the world’s largest brick-and-mortar retailer reported a higher-than-expected rise in comparable store sales. Home Depot (HD.N) rose 1.63 … Read more