India, Aug. 15 -- Early trends on the U.S. Futures Index suggest that Wall Street might open broadly up on Friday. Economic data, including reports on retail sales, industrial production and consumer sentiment might be important today.

Investors are keenly waiting for the outcome of the Alaska summit between the U.S. and Russian Presidents.

As of 8.20 am ET, the Dow futures were gaining 225.00 points, the S&P 500 futures were 3.75 points and the Nasdaq 100 futures were sliding 33.75 points.

The U.S. major averages finished broadly down. The S&P 500 crept up 1.96 points or less than a tenth of a percent to a new record closing high of 6,468.54, the Nasdaq edged down 2.47 points or less than a tenth of a percent to 21,710.67 and the Dow sl...