- The wave begun by yesterday's strong move in the U.S. has rolled around the globe and U.S. stock index futures are higher by another 0.45%.
- In earnings news, Wal-Mart and Home Depot are both surging in premarket action after strong results and guidance.
- Shanghai was flat overnight, but Hong Kong and Tokyo each gained more than 1%. Europe's up more than 2% at midday, led by France's (NYSEARCA:EWQ) 2.4% advance.
- The 10-year Treasury yield is up two basis points to 2.29%, gold is down $6 per ounce to $1,078, and oil is off $0.48 per barrel to $41.25.
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