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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures fell on Friday, a day after Wall Street scaled new heights, as investors awaited a round of economic data and quarterly results from major banks. The Dow and benchmark S&P 500 closed at fresh highs on Thursday, extending this year's rally to a 13.4 percent gain for the Dow and 11.7 percent for the broader S&P. The earnings season that got underway this week is being viewed as a test for whether the market can continue its upward momentum. Earnings are expected to grow at a modest 1. ...