U.S. stock futures climbed after better-than-expected earnings results from retailers Home Depot (HD).
Investors are awaiting on testimony of Fed Chairman Bernanke before the Senate Banking Committee. Mr. Bernanke is expected to face tough questions about asset purchases and the Fed's ability to manage the withdrawal from quantitative easing. The presumption ahead of his testimony is that he will walk a dovish line that is supportive for equity prices.
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