US market today: Wall Street trades mixed after record highs; investors track jobs data and global risks

Market Overview - The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at all-time highs in the previous session, with the Dow edging up 28 points or 0.1% in early trading [4][6] - US equity futures showed mixed signals before the opening bell, with S&P 500 futures slipping less than 0.1%, Dow futures rising 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures down 0.2% [4][6] - Global uncertainty is increasing, particularly due to geopolitical tensions following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by US forces [4][6] Corporate Developments - Warner Bros rejected Paramount's latest takeover bid and urged shareholders to support a rival $72 billion offer from Netflix, with shares of Warner Bros, Paramount, and Netflix remaining largely unchanged [5][6] - The US labor market data is a focus for investors, with job openings data due Wednesday and the monthly jobs report scheduled for Friday, which will be closely monitored by the US Federal Reserve [5][6] Economic Indicators - The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its upcoming meeting after cutting rates three times in late 2025, despite inflation remaining above the 2% target [5][6] - US Treasury yields moved lower, while in commodities, US benchmark crude oil slipped 9 cents to $57.04 per barrel, and Brent crude rose 8 cents to $60.78 per barrel [5][6] Regional Market Performance - European markets were mixed, with France's CAC 40 down 0.2%, Germany's DAX up 0.5%, and the UK's FTSE 100 lower by 0.6% [5][6] - Asian markets also showed mixed cues, with Japan's Nikkei 225 falling 1.1%, South Korea's Kospi rising 0.6%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng declining 0.9%, and the Shanghai Composite edging up marginally [5][6] Sector Analysis - Analysts noted signs of fatigue in the technology-led rally that has driven markets higher, with tech appetite reportedly weaker in Asia [4][6] - There is a growing sentiment that good news is no longer generating the same euphoria as seen in the past three years, indicating a potential shift in market dynamics [6]