U.S. stock-index futures rose as earnings from companies including DuPont Co. and Texas Instruments Inc. (TXN) topped analysts’ estimates.
DuPont gained more than 4% after saying it will explore options including a sale for its performance-chemicals business. Texas Instruments rose more than 3% after forecasting third-quarter sales and profit that may exceed forecasts.
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