U.S. stocks look to push ahead on a positive path, now that the Federal Reserve's rate decision is in the rearview mirror. Major index futures point to a positive open on Thursday. Pent-up demand following the recent losses could provide some upward thrust to the market but a lot would ride on the earnings reports that traders get to digest.

Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is on track to report after the market closes, while most tech earnings released after Wednesday's closing bell have triggered negative reactions. Traders may also watch out for the jobless claims data...