U.S. stocks were headed for a strong start Friday, but there was plenty of uncertainty a day after one of the most violent swings in Wall Street’s history.

Investors were closely watching for the monthly jobs report, which comes out before the bell, and showed little reaction to the quarterly results of bailed-out insurer American International Group.

At 7:50 a.m. ET, Dow Jones industrial average, S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures were higher.

Futures measure current index values against perceived future performance and offer an indication of how markets may open when trading begins.

(Source: CNN Money)