The company witnessed higher sales volumes and gains in local prices across all segments and geographic regions. It also gained from new product launches and strong demand across its targeted end-markets.

Sep E-mini S&Ps (ESU18 -0.11%) this morning are down -0.09% and European stocks are down -0.04% as the prospects of tighter global central bank policies weighs on stock prices.

Mar E-mini S&Ps (ESH18 +0.07%) this morning are up +0.03% and European stocks are higher by +0.15% as gains in energy stocks lead the overall market higher.

The bull is back. Well, it never left but it paused for a day and that's something, right? As is often the case when the markets need a lift, Apple (AAPL) is getting a boost.

Dec E-mini S&Ps (ESZ17 -0.02%) this morning are little changed, down -0.03% and European stocks are up +0.08%. U.S. stock indexes were consolidating their gains from Monday's rally to new all-time highs.