A daily morning look at the financial stories you need to know to start the day.
STOCKS/ECONOMY
-Stock futures are higher after Wednesday's rally for the Dow Jones industrial average but a selloff for the Nasdaq. We get weekly jobless claim numbers this morning.
-Sears shares are soaring after the company posted a smaller net loss.
TAX REFORM
-The Senate GOP tax reform bill comes to the floor today to begin 20 hours of debate and possibly even a vote on it today.