Stock Index Futures Higher

December SP500 is trading at 2181.00, up 8.25 December Nasdaq 100 is trading at 4810.00, up 26.75 December Russell 2000 is trading at 1309.3, up 7.90. December Dow Industrial futures are trading at 18838, up 5. Most stock index futures are choppy and near the session highs. Market chatter about corporate news and comments from policy makers is ongoing.