US stocks trade flat after rally

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On Thursday US stock futures traded flat after rocketing during the previous session. Future prices were relatively steady in contrast to successful yesterday's trade as investors absorbed frail economic data regarding China. Bond auctions in France and Spain also calmed the market. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures edged down 12 points attaining 12,022, while Standard & Poor's 500 stock index futures dropped 3 points reaching 1,243. Nasdaq futures added 2.25 points reaching 2,297.25.
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