Dow Jones Futures Up On Official Start to Earnings Season

Dow Jones futures today (Monday) forecasted a 48-point gain over Friday's close. The Dow closed Friday down more than 100 points after December's jobs report revealed a drop in wages, oil prices slumped, and concerns about terrorism in France raised geopolitical concerns across the continent. The fourth-quarter earnings season officially kicks off today as aluminum giant Alcoa Inc. (NYSE: AA) announces results today. The post Dow Jones Futures Up On Official Start to Earnings Season appeared first on Money Morning - Only the News You Can Profit From .