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U.S. futures are higher but have paired some of their gains since the last time we spoke.

Dow futures currently higher by 69 points.

Cessibes gain 8 and Naseh futures rise by 12.

The U.S. 10 yield at 1.76 percent. After the Belles Night gap,

April comp sales missed estimates shares it down 12 percent pre-market and racks base

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