The major market averages ended with solid gains, finishing at their best levels of the session. Early strength was attributed to news of Germany leading a second bailout for Greece. Overseas strength continued into the U.S. session with markets opening higher by more than 1.0%. Shares were knocked off their opening levels after disappointing Chicago PMI, and Consumer Confidence numbers were released, but rallied to their best levels in the final 30 minutes of trading.
After the close, LGF, GAME and PVH are the most notable name scheduled to report earnings results.
Futures are higher after hours: S&P 500 futures are +0.23 from fair value of 1343.97 and Nasdaq100 futures +3.14 from fair value of 2371.86.
Tomorrow morning before the open, three economic reports are scheduled to be released: 1) MBA Mortgage Index (Consensus NA), 2) Challenger job Cuts (Consensus NA) and 3) ADP Employment Change (Consensus 170K).
Tomorrow before the open look for the following companies to report: DAKT, DG, and VIP.






