U.S. stock index futures were higher Wednesday, lifted by a handful of better-than-expected earnings and upbeat euro zone data.
Apple jumped after the tech giant reported quarterly results that topped consensus. The company also announced that iPhone sales grew more than expected, helping to offset weak iPad sales. However, the company handed in current-quarter sales guidance that was below expectations.
Ford rallied after the U.S. automaker blew past expectations, thanks to strong pickup truck demand in North America and record profits in the Asia-Pacific region.
Boeing gained after the aerospace giant exceeded Wall Street expectations and lifted its full-year earnings forecast.
Meanwhile, fellow Dow component Caterpillar missed quarterly projections and cut its full-year outlook. CEO Doug Olberhelman said the company experienced a number of headwinds during the quarter, but that he expects improvement during the second half of the year.
Facebook, Qualcomm, Visa and Akamai are among notable companies slated to post results after the closing bell.