Marginally higher U.S. futures point to a slightly positive start on Wall Street Wednesday morning. The data on private sector employment, due ahead of the opening bell, is likely to set the mood.
The report from payroll processor ADP is due at 8:15 AM ET. ADP's report last month showed private sector employment in the U.S. increased by less than expected in the month of October, climbing by 113,000 jobs, after rising by 89,000 jobs in September. Economists had expected employment to jump by 150,000 jobs.
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