Stock futures opened little changed on Thursday after investors pulled back from the market rebound earlier in the week and turned their focus to inflation data due out Friday.
Futures contracts tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up by 20 points, or 0.06%. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures each added 0.1%.
The moves came after the major averages ended the regular trading session lower, each snapping a three-day win streak. The Dow, moved less than a point lower, finishing at the flatline. The S&P 500 fell 0.7% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite lost 1.7%. Nevertheless, all are on track to finish the week higher.
Jobless claims data released on Thursday showed the labor market recovery remains strong. The Labor Department
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