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Oct. 2, 2024 - Investopedia

US Stock Futures Tick Lower After Poor Q4 StartU.S.

stock futures are edging lower Wednesday, a day after a rough start to Q4 trading amid continuing conflict in the Middle East and a dockworkers' strike stretching from Maine to Texas. Stocks fell on Tuesday, led by a 1.

5% decline in the Nasdaq, retreating from recent record highs as technology stocks tumbled. Private Sector Payroll Data DueInvestors will be eyeing today's release of the ADP Employment Report as the private sector payroll data comes two days ahead of a closely watched jobs report.

Dockworkers' Strike Enters Second Day as Biden Declines to InterveneA labor strike by U.S.

dockworkers continued early Wednesday as President Joe Biden said he would not intervene to end the work stoppage. The strike could cost the economy up to $4.

5 billion per day, according to estimates from JPMorgan...