A daily morning look at the financial stories you need to know to start the day.
STOCKS/ECONOMY
-Stock futures are solidly higher after strong earnings reports from Caterpillar, 3M, GM, and United Technologies.
TAX REFORM
-President Trump heads to Capitol Hill today to meet with Republicans on tax reform and to try to patch up some differences.
TERROR/DEFENSE
-The U.S., South Korea, and Japan carried out an antimissile drill today.