U.S. stock futures were heading higher early Monday, building on the record highs reached last week. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures added 50 points, or 0.1%. S&P 500 futures were gaining 0.2% and Nasdaq 100 futures increased 0.

U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday, adding to post-election gains, while investors looked ahead to the next batch of economic data that could decide whether the equity rally can sustain itself. Stocks that rose following the U.

During Thursday's trading session, the broad market index gained 0.7% to close at a new record. The tech-heavy Nasdaq jumped 1.5% and ended the session above 19,000 for the first time. Meanwhile, the 30-stock Dow was marginally lower. The three major averages all hit intraday record highs during the session.

U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday, extending post-election gains, while investors awaited the next batch of economic data that could decide whether the equity rally can sustain itself. Several stocks that rose following the U.