Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on March 25, 2026 in New York City.
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U.S. stock futures were flat early Monday as investors began trading for a holiday-shortened week.
futures tied to Dow Jones Industrial Average was little changed, down 34 points or 0.07%. S&P500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures It was flat.
The average of the three major stocks fell on Friday. of Dow Jones Industrial Average It fell 793.47 points to 45,166.64. of S&P500 The index fell 1.67% to 6,368.85, a seven-month low and the fifth straight week of declines. of Nasdaq Composite It fell 2.15% to 20,948.36.
The Dow’s decline has pulled the Dow into correction territory, joining the Nasdaq, which entered correction the day before. As the war in Iran stretches into its fifth week, investors who had hoped for a quick resolution are growing worried about the real-world impact of the conflict.
“When you look at the extent of the decline and the correlation of all these stocks, we’re kind of throwing out the baby with the bathwater,” Cameron Dawson, chief investment officer at NewEdge Wealth, said on CNBC’s “Closing Bell: Overtime.” “So it’s a great time to sharpen your pencil to think about what are the areas that are more resistant to things like AI disruption and are marketable. Not just because of the horrors of AI, but also because of the horrors of these wars.”
Markets will be closed on Friday for Good Friday, but the March employment statistics are scheduled to be released on the morning of the same day. Investors will also be keeping an eye on the Job Openings and Turnover Survey (JOLTS) and ADP Employment Survey, which will be released early this week.
On the revenue side, Nike, McCormick & Company and ConAgra Brands are expected to be announced next week.
