Summary: Here's everything you need to know before Thursday's opening bell: President Trump has arrived in Switzerland ahead of his Davos address Friday. Ford missed analysts' earnings expectations and warned of a tough 2018. Kroger has reportedly been exploring an alliance with Alibaba . LG told retailers it plans to raise the prices of its laundry appliances. U.S. stock futures rose as the dollar hit a 3-year low. Watch More with TheStreet: Jim Cramer: President Trump Has Been Great for the Stock Market Panera Bread Founder Ron Shaich: How to Battle Activist Investors Ford CFO Says Company Has Reached 'Third Inning' of 'Fitness' Plan 4 Signs a Retailer Is Going Under
