Summary: Here's everything you need to know before Friday's opening bell: Dell may be considering an IPO and an acquisition of the portion of VMware it doesn't already own. Intel rose after beating analyst expectations for its earnings and revenue. Starbucks slumped after disclosing less than merry holiday drink sales. Tesla denied reports that Model 3 production delays were tied to battery manufacturing issues. U.S. stock futures pointed higher ahead of President Trump's Davos address. Watch More with TheStreet: Bonuses Are Great But Where Are The Actual Wage Increases? Watch: Patron's Billionaire Co-Founder Reveals Why He Sold Company to Bacardi How Did Caterpillar Get Its Name? 4 Signs a Retailer Is Going Under
