Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index fades Tuesday after oil prices tumble. Applied Materials makes a move on partnership news.

The U.S. stock market careened through a manic Monday, going from a steep early loss to a solid gain as worries turned into hope that the war with Iran may not last that long.

Stock futures traded near the flatline Tuesday night ahead of key consumer inflation data. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 3 points. S&P 500 futures added 0.07%, while Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.

The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq fell as the stock market reacted to disappointing jobs data and surging oil prices.

U.S. stocks eased lower as investors wait for the next signal on when the war with Iran may end. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% Tuesday after giving up an early gain.

Why are US stock market index futures down today and Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq in red now? Wall Street futures moved lower as investors reacted to Middle East war developments, rising oil prices and inflation concerns.

This $7.8 trillion figure suggests investors are losing faith in the stock market.

The stock market today remained on edge as investors waited for the February jobs report and as the war in Iran continued. Futures tied to the Dow Jones dropped by 200 points, while those linked to the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices fell by ~100 points.

Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) may be one of the most recognized names in technology, but the stock’s dramatic run from near $24 a year ago to about $46 today has outpaced underlying reality. Short sellers appear to agree.