Stocks are expected to open higher on Thursday morning, continuing their rebound after some heavy falls seen over the last month. City sources predict the FTSE 100 will open up 22 points from yesterday's close of 6,165. After a heavy fall on Monday to a fresh five-month low of 6,029, London's benchmark index has rebounded strongly over the last two sessions."What a difference a couple of days, some central-bank chatter and some mixed economic data can make to markets, as stocks suddenly recover their mojo," said Senior Market Analyst Michael Hewson from CMC Markets. Markets in the States finished higher last night after US economic growth was revised lower to 1.8% in the first quarter, down from the initial estimate of 2.4%. The revision sparked hopes that the Federal Reserve would delay 'tapering' its stimulus programme and await a stronger recovery. However, as Hewson points out, this data is still three months old and most economic data as of late has continued to improve.He said: "The key question today is whether we can build on the last two days of gains and early indications suggest we could get off to a good start with European markets looking for a positive start this morning, after last night's positive US finish, as well as an agreement by EU finance ministers agreed on a framework for future bank rescues and bail-ins."Stocks to watchEnergy services group John Wood Group said it is on course to deliver good growth in the first half and remains confident of achieving full year performance in line with expectations. In its pre-close trading update for the six months to June 30th, the group said its Engineering division continues to perform well and is on track to achieve EBITA growth of around 15%. Pub operator Greene King reported a 6.6% year-on-year rise in pre-tax annual profit to £162m driven by a hike in sales in its retail division. Total revenues were up 4.8% to £1.19bn for the year to April 28th as retail like-for-like sales grew 2.3%.Online gaming company Playtech said to date in the second quarter, traditionally a quieter period, trading has continued in line with expectations and slightly ahead of the 10% reported in April as more gamblers use their online casinos.Construction group Carillion has been awarded a 'prestigious' £130m contract to design and build a luxury hotel in Abu Dhabi through its joint-venture business in the United Arab Emirates, Al Futtaim Carillion. BC