Stocks moved sharply higher during trading on Friday, largely offsetting the weakness seen during Thursday's session. The major averages all moved to the upside on the day, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq leading the charge.
Following the lackluster performance seen in the previous session, stocks are likely to come under pressure in early trading on Thursday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a sharply lower open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures down by 1.
After ending yesterday's lackluster session little changed, stocks have moved sharply lower during trading on Thursday. The major averages have all shown significant moves to the downside after ending Wednesday's session narrowly mixed.
After moving sharply lower early in the session, stocks regained ground over the course of the trading day on Thursday but remained mostly lower. The major averages all finished the day in negative territory after ending Wednesday's trading narrowly mixed.
U.S. stocks climbed higher on Monday with those from the technology sector turning in a fine performance, as traders indulged in some bargain hunting after recent losses.