U.S. stock futures rebounded sharply Tuesday after the Dow's worst day this year, with more U.S. corporations putting up strong quarterly numbers and more evidence of a recovery in housing.

Deficit hawk Erskine Bowles, who chaired President Barack Obama's deficit commission three years ago, said Monday that Obama's recent budget plan offers the "seeds of hope" for a Washington budget deal.

A steep fall in commodity prices pulled down energy and mining stocks for a second day on Monday. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped more than 200 points, putting it on course for its worst loss since February.

Wealth management services provider National Financial Partners Corp. said Monday that it will sell itself to private equity firm Madison Dearborn Partners for about $1.01 billion.

Prudential Financial Inc. is selling off a small part of its business, a wealth management services unit, to financial services firm Envestnet Inc. for up to $33 million.

The stock market is heading lower in early trading after a four-day rise as bank shares weaken.

A new report shows fewer West Virginians are getting health insurance through their employer.

A new report shows fewer Virginians are getting health insurance through their employer.