NewsWare's Trade Talk: Friday, October 18

S&P Futures are showing gains this morning due to economic and earnings news. China economic numbers came in better than expected & the PBOC indicates more stimulus to come. last night NFLX released a positive earnings report. Shares of SLB & PG are fractionally higher after releasing earnings this morning. CVS replaced its CEO and slashed its quarterly guidance. Nike credit rating was downgraded last night, and revenue is expected to contract next year. In Europe, markets are mostly higher with autos and luxury stocks showing gains. Oil prices have given up early morning gains and is now lower.