Summary: Here's everything you need to know before Thursday's opening bell: Apple said its overall contribution to the U.S. economy will top $350 billion over the next five years. Tesla rallies on glowing Model 3 reviews. China's economy grew by 6.9% in the final 3 months of 2017, faster than expected. Verizon said the tax law allowed it to book a gain of nearly $17 billion in its 4th quarter earnings. U.S. stock futures suggested a lower open following another record-setting day. Watch More with TheStreet: Facebook COO Calls Mogul the Number One Millennial Platform (Video and Podcast) Lamborghini CEO on Supercar Maker's Future, Tesla Rivalry How Phone Company Avaya Is Capitalizing on Cloud and Blockchain Wendy's CEO Reveals Which Food Products Are Most Requested for Delivery
