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1. Magnificent tech

Amazon (AMZN, Tech30), Microsoft (MSFT, Tech30) and Alphabet (GOOGL, Tech30) (aka Google) all reported impressive quarterly results on Thursday in the late afternoon. Investors are bidding shares much higher in extended trading.

Both classes of Alphabet shares -- GOOG (GOOG) and GOOGL (GOOGL, Tech30) -- are rising by about 10% premarket.

Amazon's stock is also up by about 10% and Microsoft shares are climbing by about 7%.

2. Stock market overview

U.S. stock futures are rising on the back of these earnings results. The tech-heavy Nasdaq index is leading the way forward.

European markets are also rallying in early trading, with many key indexes up by over 1%. This positive momentum comes after the head of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi, said Thursday that the bank was examining new ways to tackle deflation and get the economy moving again. The bank could act as early as its next meeting on Dec. 3.

Steps the ECB could take in six weeks' time include cutting interest rates even deeper into negative territory, or increasing the size and scope of its program of quantitative easing -- printing money to buy government bonds and other assets.

The euro weakened significantly in the wake of these comments.

Over in Asia, stock markets all closed the week with gains.

3. Market losers

TalkTalk and Pandora show that yesterday wasn’t a positive day for everyone.

Shares in TalkTalk Telecom Group are dropping by about 10% in London after the company said private data from its four million customers could have been stolen after it experienced a "significant and sustained cyberattack" earlier this week. British police are investigating the case.

Shares in Pandora (P) are taking a massive double-digit drop after the music streaming service posted quarterly results and announced a $90 million settlement with record companies for misusing some pre-1972 music.

4. Earnings

Investors can expect quarterly reports from companies including American Airlines (AAL), Procter & Gamble (PG) Whirlpool (WHR) and Royal Caribbean (RCL) this morning before trading begins.

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Big earnings day is coming.

Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1. Flood of earnings

A number of important earnings are coming through this morning from 3M (MMM), Caterpillar (CAT), Dunkin' Brands (DNKN), McDonald's (MCD) and Southwest Airlines (LUV).

United Continental (UAL) is also reporting this morning. These are the first results since the new interim CEO took over after CEO Oscar Munoz suffered a heart attack and took a medical leave of absence.

After the closing bell, AT&T (T, Tech30) will post its first results since merging with DirecTV. Google will issue its first results as Alphabet (GOOG). And the markets will hear from Amazon (AMZN, Tech30) and Microsoft (MSFT, Tech30).

In Europe, the parent company for Mercedes-Benz cars -- Daimler (DDAIY) -- reported record sales in the third quarter and strong growth in China. Many other automakers have experienced slower sales in China as the economy slows and the government cracks down on officials who make lavish purchases.

2. Market movers

eBay, Texas Instruments: Solid earnings reports on Wednesday afternoon from Texas Instruments (TXN) and eBay (EBAY) boosted their stock prices in after-hours trading. Both were up nearly 10%.

3. Stock market overview

U.S. stock futures are inching higher ahead of the open. But the mood could change depending on whether investors cheer or boo the latest quarterly results.

European markets are mixed in early trading.

Chinese stock markets closed the day with gains, but most other Asian markets took a dip.

4. Economics

The European Central Bank is announcing its interest rate and monetary policy decisions at 7:45 a.m. ET. It's highly unlikely to make any new moves but many economists think the bank will hint at printing more money in the future to combat deflation in the region.

"Markets seem positioned for a dovish outcome, perhaps via rhetoric setting the stage for stimulus expansion in December," said Ilya Spivak, a currency strategist at DailyFX.

In the U.S., weekly jobless claims figures will come from the federal government at 8:30 a.m. ET.

At 10 a.m., watch for new existing home sales data from September. The last report from the National Association of Realtor showed sales were down 4.8% in August.

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A lot of things are happening today.

Ferrari shares are set to begin trading, earnings season is in full swing and some key stocks are on the move.

Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1. Vroom

Shares in Ferrari are set to debut on the New York Stock Exchange Wednesday. The ticker symbol will be "RACE."

Shares in the company were priced at $52 each, which was at the top end of the range.

Ferrari is being spun out from parent company Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCAM), which also owns the Maserati, Jeep and Dodge brands.

2. International stock market overview

European markets are all declining in early trading, which is setting a rather negative tone in the markets.

But U.S. stock futures are holding steady and not moving very far from their Tuesday closing levels.

Asian markets ended with mixed results.

On Tuesday, the Dow Jones industrial average and the S&P 500 each dipped 0.1%, while the Nasdaq shrunk back by 0.5%.

3. Market movers

Chipotle, Credit Suisse, Yahoo: Chipotle (CMG) shares dipped more than 7% in extended trading after releasing its latest earnings. The company reported sales growth continues to slump.

Shares in Credit Suisse (CS) are declining by about 5% in Europe after the bank announced plans to raise about 6 billion francs ($6.3 billion) following disappointing earnings results. The bank also announced cost-cutting plans and some changes to top management.

Shares in Yahoo (YHOO, Tech30) are also dipping by 2% premarket after the tech giant reported results that came in slightly below Wall Street expectations. The company also vowed to carry through on plans to spin-off Alibaba (BABA, Tech30).

4. Earnings

Many companies including General Motors (GM), Boeing (BA), Coca-Cola (KO) and Tupperware (TUP) will post quarterly results ahead of the opening bell.

Another round will come after the closing bell. We'll hear from American Express (AXP), Texas Instruments (TXN), eBay (EBAY) and SanDisk (SNDK).

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Busy day ahead. 

Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1. Earnings season

A range of companies including Verizon (VZ, Tech30), Travelers (TRV) and Harley-Davidson (HOG) are reporting earnings this morning.

After the markets close, another batch of companies are reporting, including Chipotle (CMG) and Yahoo (YHOO, Tech30).

Shares in IBM (IBM, Tech30) are declining by about 4% premarket after the company posted disappointing quarterly results on Monday afternoon. Revenue came in below expectations, in part due to the slowdown in Asia.

2. Oh Canada

Canadians have voted in their first new leader in 10 years. Justin Trudeau is the son of a former Canadian prime minister. He led his Liberal party to a majority government, dealing a stunning blow to incumbent leader Stephen Harper.

The Toronto Stock Exchange could react sharply when trading opens.

3. Stocks in the spotlight

Sandisk, United: Takeover talk has sent Sandisk's (SNDK) share price climbing 8% premarket. Western Digital (WDC) is reportedly in serious talks to acquire the chipmaker and a deal could be announced this week. Micron (MU) had been considered another suitor for the firm.

Shares in United Continental Holdings (UAL) could be on the move Tuesday after the firm announced its general counsel Brett Hart would lead the company on an interim basis after the CEO suffered a heart attack last week and was put on medical leave.

"At this time, it is too soon to know the course of treatment and timing of recovery," the airline said.

Shares in Takata took a hit Tuesday in Japan -- down 3.4% -- on concerns that the company may be forced to expand a recall of its defective airbags in the U.S.

4. Stock market overview

U.S. stock futures are declining by about 0.3% and most European markets are dipping into the red in early trading.

Asian markets ended with mixed results.

On Monday, the Dow Jones industrial average edged up 0.1% and the Nasdaq added 0.4%. The S&P 500 didn't make any significant move.

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A new trading week kicks off soon.

Investors are keeping an eye on China's economy, commodities and quarterly earnings.

Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1. Chinese GDP

China's economy has posted its slowest growth since the financial crisis, with gross domestic product expanding by 6.9% in the third quarter compared to the same period last year, according to official data.

The growth was slightly better than economists expected, but it marks a deceleration from the 7% expansion seen in the first half of the year.

Chinese government officials are aiming for annual growth of around 7%.

Meanwhile, some observers are concerned the official data is painting an unrealistically rosy picture.

"The GDP figure of 6.9% has restored fresh debates over the accuracy of China's growth statistics with fears that the GDP growth is even lower than what the official statistics dictate," said research analyst Lukman Otunuga at online broker FXTM.

2. Commodities slump

Global oil prices are slumping by about 1% and prices for precious metals and industrial metals are all declining.

As a result, shares in mining companies are taking a hit, especially in London.

Commodity prices tend to drop based on concerns about a slowing Chinese economy, since a slowdown in the world's second-biggest economy means lower global demand for construction products, shiny jewelry and fuel, among other things.

3. Earnings

Morgan Stanley (MS), Halliburton (HAL) and Hasbro (HAS) are some of the companies posting quarterly earnings before the markets open.

Then after trading finishes for the day, IBM (IBM, Tech30), Six Flags (SIX) and Sonic (SAH) will report.

4. Stock market overview

U.S. stock futures are not making any big moves ahead of the open. They're sitting around the levels where they closed on Friday.

European markets are mostly edging higher in early trading, while Asian markets ended with mixed results.

Last week the Dow Jones industrial average posted its third week of gains. It's risen by 5.7% since the start of October.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq have also made impressive gains over the same period, up 5.9% and 5.8%, respectively.

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All eyes are on Chinese shoppers and gamblers on Friday.

As the world's second biggest economy slows, Chinese are becoming more cautious about spending on luxury brands.

Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1. Chinese cut down on luxury shopping

Hugo Boss (BOSSY) is the latest company to feel the pinch from the slump in China. The German fashion brand is tanking 10% in London, after cutting its sales earnings outlook due to tougher conditions in Asia.

Burberry (BBRYF) and Louis Vuitton (LVMHF) both blamed China for weaker sales earlier this week.

2. Stock market movers

Yum Brands, Nestle, Wynn Resorts: Yum Brands (YUM) stock rose 2.2% in after-hours trading.

Wynn Resorts (WYNN), the casino and hotels operator, is down 8.5% premarket, after its Macau division reported a net revenue decline of nearly 40% Thursday.

Nestle (NSRGF) has cut its outlook for this year, pushing its shares down 2%. The company was hit by a temporary ban on one of its most popular products, Maggi noodles, in India after reports of lead contamination. Nestle disputed the findings, and won an appeal, but the company said the affair had a "material impact."

3. Earnings and economics

Companies including General Electric (GE) and Honeywell (HON) will report quarterly earnings before the opening bell rings.

At 10 a.m. ET, the University of Michigan will release its October consumer sentiment index.

U.S. manufacturing and industrial production data will be published at 8:15 a.m. ET, giving an insight into the health of the economy.

Investors will watch the data to get a sense of how likely is it the Federal Reserve could still raise interest rates this year. The Fed didn't raise rates in September and a rate hike in October looks very unlikely. But some Fed officials still want a rate hike in 2015.

Final data confirmed consumer prices across the eurozone fell by 0.1% in September. It's the first time Europe has slipped into deflation since March, when the European Central Bank began pumping 60 billion euros ($67 billion) a month into the region's markets in an attempt to boost prices and economic activity.

4. Market overview and recap

Most world markets are gaining Friday. European markets are all up in early trading. Asian markets ended the week with a positive session.

U.S. stocks closed over 1% higher Thursday. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 1.3%, the S&P 500 was up 1.8% and the Nasdaq climbed 1.5%.

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