After turning lower over the course of the previous session, stocks may move back to the upside in early trading on Wednesday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a moderately higher open for the markets, with the Dow futures up by 70 points.
Traders may make another attempt at window dressing going into the end of the year after profit taking set in following an early advance on Tuesday.
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