US futures are pointing to a higher open as of 04:05am ET. European equities markets have opened with gains, following broad strength in Asia. Equity market sentiment remains positive, concentrating on a positive interpretation of stronger-than-expected retail sales as beneficial for US economy, rather than a negative one that says strong consumer sentiment could keep Fed rates higher for longer.
Companies Mentioned: Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL)