A daily morning look at the financial stories you need to know to start the day.
STOCKS/ECONOMY
-Stock futures are higher after Monday's mild rally. This will be one of the last days of key earnings reports for the quarter.
-Lowe's just reported better than expected profits and sales.
DEALS/NO DEALS
-The Justice Department is suing to block the AT&T/Time Warner merger. AT&T says it will fight back in court.