Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures fall entering shortened week ahead of jobs report
Yahoo Finance·2026-03-29 23:06

Market Overview - US stock futures declined as Wall Street entered an Easter-shortened trading week, with Dow Jones Industrial Average futures falling 0.5%, S&P 500 futures down 0.4%, and Nasdaq 100 futures also decreasing by 0.4% [1] - The Dow has entered correction territory, joining the Nasdaq, as market sentiment worsens due to ongoing geopolitical instability from the US-Israeli war with Iran [2] Corporate Earnings and Trends - The "Magnificent Seven" companies, which were previously favored for their AI focus, have collectively lost $850 billion in market value over the past week, primarily driven by significant losses from Meta and Google following a landmark lawsuit regarding their responsibilities in managing social media addiction [3] - Upcoming earnings reports from Nike may provide insights into consumer trends, while USA Rare Earth and Trilogy Metals will offer a health check on the minerals industry [5] Labor Market Indicators - Attention is focused on several labor market indicators, including the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) and the ADP private payrolls report, with the March jobs report expected to be significant for investors seeking stability after recent fluctuations in job numbers [4]

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures fall entering shortened week ahead of jobs report - Reportify