Summary: The futures markets are pointing to a higher open as the markets ready for Thursday's day in trading. Overseas, the markets are seeing green as well. Media giant Disney ups its dividend, thanks to a string of record quarters. The movie Frozen has been a big boon for the stock, both with box office and digital and dvd sales. Sears turns in quarterly results before the bell. Investors will be keen to hear how its turnaround plan is going and if the holiday provides any respite. Finally Dollar General is also due to report. It's pledged its still pursuing its purchase of Family Dollar, despite a competing bid from Dollar Tree. Dollar General needs it to fuel its turnaround and to ward off competition from the likes of Wal-Mart
