U.S. stock-index futures advanced as Hewlett-Packard Co. rallied amid corporate deals.
Global markets:
Nikkei 15,890.95 +182.30 +1.16%
FTSE 6,574.45 +46.54 +0.71%
CAC 4,308.04 +26.30 +0.61%
DAX 9,301.8 +106.12 +1.15%
Crude oil $90.00 (+0.29%)
Gold $1196.30 (+0.28%)