Futures point to modest gains at the open

U.S. stock index futures pointed to slight gains at the open on Monday, suggesting a modest rebound following a decline last week, though a disappointing reading on consumer spending added to recent concerns over economic strength. Exxon Mobil Corp on Monday reported a profit drop of 21 percent, though that decline was less than expected. Shares of the Dow component dipped slightly in premarket trading. U.S. consumer spending recorded its biggest decline since late 2009 in December, with househo