Nasdaq set to lead US markets higher as payrolls data looms

8am: Positive start expected as market eyes payrolls data US markets are pointed higher ahead of July's non-farm payrolls data, due out before the open, with the Nasdaq set to lead the way. Nasdaq futures point to a 0. 5% gain, S&P futures are up 0. 2%, and Dow futures are firmer by less...