U.S. stock futures shot higher early Friday, as crude oil prices continued to climb. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 157 points, or 1%, to 15,944, while S&P 500 futures jumped 20.25 points, or 1%, to 1,881. Nasdaq 100 futures gained 51.25 points, or 1.2%, to 4,181.25. Stocks finished higher on Thursday, aided by a rebound for oil prices. Gains came as U.S. crude oil climbed $1.31, or 4.4%, to $30.83 a barrel, while Brent crude jumped $1.48, or 5%, to $30.73 a barrel.
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