Futures Show US Stocks Set For Strong Open

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.