Futures edge lower as U.S. economy contracts slightly

(Reuters) - Stock futures pointed to a slightly lower opening for Canada's main stock index on Wednesday, taking cues from U.S. stocks after GDP data showed the U.S. economy contracted slightly. The U.S. economy contracted in the first quarter as it struggled with bad weather, a strong dollar, spending cuts in the energy sector and disruptions at West Coast ports. Canada's main stock index hit its highest close in more than two weeks on Tuesday, extending Monday's sharp rebound, a