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FUTURES POINT TO STRONG START ON STIMULUS HOPES (0844 EDT/1244 GMT)
U.S. futures were indicating a solidly positive open on Monday, on the heels of two-straight days of gains for the S&P 500 .SPX that saw the benchmark index climb about 1.7%.
After Friday's rally was sparked by the possibility of economic stimulus measures in Germany, the decision by the People's Bank of China on Saturday to unveil a key interest rate reform added to expectations global central banks will take actions to defend against economic slowing.
Apple shares were also providing a lift, up about 2% in premarket trade, after President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he had spoken with Chief Executive Tim Cook about the impact of U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports as well as competition from South Korean company Samsung Electronics Co Ltd.
Below is your premarket snapshot:
(Chuck Mikolajczak)
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