Morning Movers: Apache Jumps on Activist Stake; Crocs Gains on Restructuring

Yesterday, an unsettled geopolitical scene unsettled stocks. Today, stocks are heading higher following after a measure of inflation rose less than forecast. S&P 500 futures have risen 0.5%, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures have gained 0.3%. Nasdaq Composite futures have advanced 0.5%. The consumer-price index rose 0.3% in June, in line with economist forecasts, but core CPI rose [...]