A major press conference would be held at 10am EST on Thursday (10pm Hong Kong time tonight) regarding a major trade deal with representatives of a highly respected big country, US President Donald Trump posted on a social media platform saying.US stock futures gained more than 100 points. Nasdaq futures last ticked up 157 points or 0.79%, while DJIA futures lifted 136 points or 0.33%. S&P 500 futures hiked 29.75 points or 0.53%.Related NewsUS Takes Initiative to Reach Out to CN for Tariff Talks, Says CCTV's Media Arm