Techs dipped and the broader market struggled near midday Monday as investors mulled a report showing a jump in Chinese exports, considered a weaker dollar and geared up for the start of the quarterly reporting period.
The Dow Jones industrial average (INDU) was barely changed nearly 2-1/2 hours into the session. The S&P 500 index (SPX) lost a few points. The Nasdaq composite (COMP) lost 11 points, or 0.5%.
Stocks gained Friday as a tech rally helped investors look past a surprisingly weak jobs report, leaving all three major gauges at 15-month highs. After that run, stocks seesawed Monday morning. View Full Article »