US equity futures are indicating a higher open as of 05:00 ET, aided by Meta's after-hours earnings beat. This follows mostly firmer Asian markets, while European equity markets are higher, with earnings the main influence. China industrial profits shrank at a smaller pace in March. The macro focus today will be on US Q1 GDP.
Companies Mentioned: Meta Platforms, Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ), Samsung Electronics (KS:005930)