Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures stall with all eyes on delayed jobs report

Market Overview - US stock futures are struggling to recover from a losing session as investors await the delayed November jobs report, which is crucial for interest rate decisions in the upcoming year [1][3] - Dow Jones Industrial Average futures are slightly below the flatline, S&P 500 futures have decreased by 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures have fallen by 0.2% [1] Employment Data - The November nonfarm payrolls report is expected to show a modest increase of 40,000 jobs, with the unemployment rate projected at 4.4% [4] - This report is significant as it will influence the Federal Reserve's policy decisions regarding potential rate cuts next year [4][5] Corporate Developments - Ford is set to take a $19.5 billion charge as it shifts focus away from electric vehicles, which has positively impacted its shares in premarket trading [5][16] - Roku shares increased by 4% following an upgrade from Morgan Stanley, while Gitlab shares fell by 3% after a downgrade by KeyBanc [6] - Zillow's stock dropped by 2% in premarket trading after a significant decline of 8% on Monday, attributed to Google's announcement of testing real estate listings in search results [6][7] Nasdaq Trading Hours - Nasdaq is seeking SEC approval to extend trading hours to 23 hours during weekdays, which would allow for an additional trading session from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. ET [8][9] - This move is seen as a response to growing interest in trading US stocks outside traditional market hours, potentially increasing liquidity and allowing for real-time reactions to market developments [10][12] Cryptocurrency Market - Bitcoin has dropped below $86,000, indicating weakening investor sentiment and a shift deeper into bear market territory [13] - The cryptocurrency has been trading within a range of $85,000 to $94,000, with low volumes and a lack of interest noted across crypto markets [14][15]