NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Thursday, February 29

S&P Futures are lower this morning with the market's attention on the latest inflation report that is to be release before the bell. Top U.S. congressional leaders have reached a deal to keep the federal government fully operating beyond Friday. DOLE & HRL are higher this morning on positive earnings. BBWI, BUD, NTES & SIX are weaker after earnings releases. This afternoon watch for earnings results from DELL, ADSK, ZS, VEEV, HPE, COO and NTAP. In Europe, stocks are trading mainly higher on regional inflation data results. Oil prices are trading lower this morning.