The needs and the urgency are great. But it's not just a matter of getting more money; it's also a question of how fast the World Bank can get to the places that need it. World Bank President Ajay Banga has said from the beginning of his tenure that the bank must get bigger and better at the same time.

The September retail sales report also surprised investors, while a drop in weekly jobless claims signaled that the U.S. economy remains strong.

Trading on Wall Street was slightly mixed early Friday as markets try close out another week of record-setting gains as companies continue to post their most recent profits. Futures for