• U.S. markets open with Nasdaq, Dow, and S&P 500 all up around 0.2-0.4%, while Russell 2000 jumps higher at 0.40%.
• Stock futures look brighter as hopes rise for the House of Representatives to reopen the government today, ending a long shutdown affecting various sectors.
• About 250 earnings reports expected today, including companies like Transdigm Group, Tencent Music, and Circle Internet Group.
• Economic data and Fed Governor remarks continue despite government shutdown, with Mortgage Bankers Association reporting a 0.6% increase in applications.
• Market index rises to 334.2, events slated for the day per TradingEconomics.

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