Buoyant tech earnings released after the market close yesterday could set the tempo for trading on Friday, the final trading session of the week. Global cues are positive, with Asian stocks ending notably higher, led by Japan, while the European markets are also seeing substantial strength, with better than expected private sector activity data being the most recent positive trigger. The euro is rebounding on the data after yesterday’s backlash. Commodities are higher as the dollar retreats. The domestic markets may also react to the results of Markit’s preliminary manufacturing survey.