U.S. Stock-Index Futures Advance as Government Shutdown Begins

... the impact of the first partial government shutdown in 17 years. Under Armour Inc. increased 1.2 percent in early New York trading after JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded the maker of workout clothing. H&R Block Inc., the largest U.S. tax preparer, ...

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