Pre-open movers
U.S. stock futures traded higher in early pre-market trade ahead of the release of jobs report for August. Analysts expect nonfarm payrolls rising 740,000 for August following monthly gains of 943,000 in July. The unemployment rate is projected to drop to 5.2% from 5.4%.
Some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are:
Oxford Industries Inc (NYSE: OXM) reported upbeat results for its second quarter and raised its FY21 guidance. Oxford Industries shares jumped 7.1% to $100.20 in the after-hours trading session.