U.S. stock futures point to a strong start as investors go back into equities and commodities on confidence surrounding the U.S. and Chinese economies.

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Wednesday's session are Brown-Forman Corp., Caterpillar Inc., and Home Depot Inc.

U.S. stock market futures dropped Tuesday following a report that Citigroup and Bank of America may need to raise more capital and as the World Heath Organization increased its threat level for the swine flu outbreak.

U.S. stock futures rose on Tuesday, as foreign banks advanced in overseas trade and as mergers-and-acquisitions activity drew renewed attention following Dow Chemicalâ??s move to go ahead with a stalled buyout and reports Genentech was on the verge of being fully acquired.

Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Tuesday's session are Kroger Co., Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. and Collective Brands Inc.