Stock Index Futures Higher

September SP500 is trading at 2189.00 up 7.50. September Nasdaq 100 is trading at 4828.00, up 16.25 September Russell 2000 is trading at 1248.90, up 10.80. September Dow Industrial futures are trading at 18553, up 34. Stock index futures are modestly choppy. Market chatter about corporate news and politics is making the rounds.