U.S. stock futures pointed higher on Thursday morning, signaling a continuation of Wednesday’s strong rally, as investor sentiment was lifted by major corporate developments and a new push for domestic manufacturing.

U.S. stocks closed mostly lower on Thursday as President Trump's new tariffs took hold, with the Dow booking its worst day in about a week. Still, the Nasdaq swept to its first record close of August

Worries are high that Trump’s tariffs are damaging the economy, particularly after last week’s worse-than-expected report on the job market.