Stock Index Futures Little Higher in Pre-Market

September SP500 is trading at 2176.75, up 4.00. September Nasdaq 100 is trading at 4793.75, up 12.25. September Russell 2000 is trading at 1224.60, up 3.30. September Dow Industrial futures are trading at 18496, up 44. Stock index futures are trading higher during early pre-market trading. The Department of Labor is scheduled to report weekly jobless claims at 8:30 a.m. ET.