Stocks set for positive day on final day of August.
Gasoline futures spiked early in Asia to a two-year high
Arkema Group shares fell sharply in Paris
U.S. stock futures rise on Thursday ahead of data on jobless claims and personal incomes and spending.
Arkema's Crobsy, Texas plant damaged by 'unprecedented flooding
Area around flooded chemical plant evacuated; company says an intense fire and explosion is possible.
The bank says value shares are poised for a rebound during the next 12 months.
