U.S. stock futures point to a higher open after China said it's considering talks with the U.S. over tariffs. “The U.S. has recently sent messages to China through relevant parties, hoping to start talks with China,

Stocks looked set to rise again on Friday, as investors focused on signs that China and the U.S. could be set to open trade talks instead of a disappointing batch of Big Tech earnings. Futures tracking the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 304 points,

Officials in Beijing said they want the Trump administration to “show sincerity,” as it evaluates efforts by the U.S. to start trade negotiations.