Stock futures traded up but off early highs ahead of Friday’s open. Dow futures were 41.3 points above fair market value. S&P 500 futures pared gains to 4.3 points. Nasdaq 100 futures had halved their early gains and were ahead 3.2 points. Small caps were showing strength, with Russell 2000 futures up 4.6 points. The stock market today heads into Friday carrying healthy gains for the week. The Nasdaq rose 1.8% through Thursday.