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[AP] - Stock futures are inching higher, continuing a rally ahead of the government s monthly employment report. Moves are modest Friday because traders don t typically make big bets before such an important reading on the nation s economy.

[at CNBC] - U.S. stock index futures struggled to find direction ahead of the open Friday as investors braced for the August nonfarm payrolls report to get a clearer picture on the health of the economy and employment.

[at The Wall Street Journal] - Hot Topic, DineEquity Rise; Movado Declines 5% Small-capitalization stocks clawed back into positive ground for the year, boosted by retailers after encouraging same-store sales figures.