U.S. futures fell sharply Thursday morning as news of blasts on London's transportation system rattled investors and also sank major markets in Europe. For now, most investors think the stock market can eventually overcome these global concerns. Companies are minting money, thanks to the strong economy and the Republican corporate tax cuts. Stock markets begin Wednesday in cautious mood, as investors wait for further comments from the U.S. Federal Reserve's Ben Bernanke. Markets & Stocks Wall Street stumbles January 29, 1999: 10:15 a.m. ET Strong GDP data fails to inspire buyers, profit-takers take over stocks NEW YORK (CNNfn) - U.S. stocks opened higher Friday. The stock market outlook will include more stomach-churning, but unlike last year's flat finishing stretch, Wall Street experts anticipate the S&P 500 rising 7%. Like that little hourglass on your PC screen, U.S. stock markets will be marking time Thursday as they wait for quarterly results from two more technology bellwethers -- computer and peripherals. NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- U.S. stock futures climbed early Monday, boosted by a flurry of deal activity and economic optimism. Dow Jones industrial average (INDU), S&P 500 (SPX) and Nasdaq (COMP. U.S. stock markets staged a broad-based and forceful rally Thursday. Market-friendly inflation reports boosted share prices. Sharp gains in financial shares for the second consecutive session also. Stocks surged Monday after Wall Street got its early Christmas present -- a bill that would cut taxes for many businesses and that could be signed by President Trump before the holiday. The Dow. Whole Foods Market , which is ranked on the 2012 Fortune 500, a list of America's largest companies. The top 100 companies on the Fortune 500 -- Fortune magazine's annual ranking of America's.