Stock futures rose this morning on hope that the US will avoid attacking Syria, and China posted strong industrial data. Secretary of State John Kerry’s off the cuff comment that Syria could avert a military strike if it hands
Stocks are starting September on the plus side, with mergers in the telecom industry and an unexpected gain in the August ISM index helping overshadow simmering tensions between the U.S. and Syria. Blockbuster deals this weekend between Nokia (