Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:
1) Festive Run Continues
US stock futures are all pointing higher following three consecutive days of big gains.
Markets are still drawing support from comments last week from Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen, who said the central bank would be very "patient" before raising interest rates.
2) Sony in Focus
Sony (SNE) shares will be closely watched Monday after the attorney representing Sony Pictures said over the weekend that the studio is "still exploring options" for distributing the controversial film "The Interview." The shares were up 1% in Japan.
In a CNN interview on Friday, Sony Entertainment CEO Michael Lynton said the studio had not "given in" to pressure from hackers and was still considering ways to distribute the movie.
3) Global Stock Market Overview
Most major European markets gained about 1% in early trading.
In London, large oil companies are performing well, helped by higher oil prices. Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB) is leading the gainers with a 2.5% surge.
Over in Asia, all the major stock markets closed with solid gains. Australia's key index led the way with a 1.9% jump.
Firmer oil is also helping Russian markets. The ruble is rising against the dollar, trimming its losses for the year to 42%.
4) Economic Data
At 10:00am ET, the latest monthly figures on US existing home sales will be released.
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