The early announcement of third quarter growth from Lehman Brothers may stabalize markets today. Benchmark equity futures show the major indices are set for a bullish open just minutes before the exchanges open for business in New York. the Dow was up 0.29 percent at 11,279. The S&P 500 contract rose 0.5 percent to 1,232.70. And, the tech heavy Nasdaq 100 was pointing towards a major 0.88 percent rise to 1,744.00.