Here are the 10 most important stories for investors Wednesday morning

A daily morning look at the financial stories you need to know to start the day.

STOCKS/ECONOMY

-Stock futures are up a bit this morning after the Dow closed at another record high Tuesday. Oil and Trump's moves remain the focus. 

-The recent plunge in mortgage applications is stalling, as they were down just 0.7 percent last week.

OIL/ENERGY 

-U.S. crude prices are flat and stand just below the $51 a barrel level.