U.S. stock index futures ticked higher Thursday, with the Dow and S&P 500 looking to extend their record highs, after data showed that fewer than expected Americans filed for unemployment benefits in the last week.
*Store foot traffic up 3.7 pct in latest week-ShopperTrak. CHICAGO, Dec 6- The falloff in visits to U.S. stores the week after Thanksgiving was not as steep this year as last, as retailers appear to be doing a better job of luring shoppers during the holiday season, the founder of shopper counting firm ShopperTrak said.