Stock Index Futures Higher in Pre-Market

December SP500 is trading at 2144.25, up 9.50. December Nasdaq 100 is trading at 4872.25, up 29.00 December Russell 2000 is trading at 1224.9, up 8.5. December Dow Industrial futures are trading at 18139, up 73. Stock index futures are trading just under the session highs. Market chatter about politics and corporate news is making the rounds.