Nasdaq and S&P futures were sharply higher.

A rally in the works
U.S. stocks set to open strongly higher, following the leads of Asia and Europe.
March 8 2007: 5:42 AM EST


NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- A rally could be in the works for U.S. stocks Thursday as a follow through for gains overseas.

At 5:41 a.m. ET, Nasdaq and S&P futures were sharply higher.

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US Futures & Markets Indicators


Mar 2007 Change Level Last Update†

S&P 500 +10.00 1403.20 3/8 6:00am
Fair Value 1392.81 3/7 6:20pm
Difference* +10.39

NASDAQ +14.50 1752.00 3/8 5:56am
Fair Value 1737.96 3/7 6:20pm
Difference* +14.04

Dow Jones +71.00 12272.00 3/8 6:01am
DJIA Contracts

World Markets&Currencies
FTSE DAX CAC World Biz Headlines
Mar 8 5:55am† Change %Change Level

FTSE 100 +40.90 +0.66% 6,197.40
XETRA-DAX +45.20 +0.68% 6,662.95
CAC 40 +43.65 +0.80% 5,498.72
HANG SENG +256.53 +1.36% 19,175.17
NIKKEI 225 +325.69 +1.94% 17,090.31

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