Averages extend records with modest early gains
2016-12-09 09:41:51
Stock futures improved during the pre-market trading session, which led to another record open for the averages. Investors will be watching the consumer confidence reading at 10:00 am ET for a first read on how buyers are feeling during this important month for retailers. In early trading, the Dow is up 20 points, the Nasdaq is up 22 points and the S&P is up 4 points.