U.S. stock futures edged slightly higher, although there was little news to shake investors out of their recent downbeat mood amid speculation about when the U.S. will begin to tighten monetary policy.
Home Depot (HD)announced a gain in quarterly net profit and raised its guidance for 2013.
Global Stocks:
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Hang Seng 21,970.29 -493.41 -2.20%
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