Japan’s stock market opened higher, but South Korean shares fell and equity index futures for Hong Kong were down. US futures edged higher after the S&P 500 closed slightly down Thursday, a sign that investors are struggling to find a clear sense of direction. Japan’s stock market opened higher, but South Korean shares fell and equity index futures for Hong Kong were down. US futures edged higher after the S&P 500 closed slightly down Thursday, a sign that investors are struggling to find a clear sense of direction. Economic Times