Stocks edged up as crude prices dropped on hopes for protection of Persian Gulf shipping. War remains the focus, but February ADP jobs data improved and Broadcom reports later.

Despite another late recovery attempt Tuesday, the market remains in largely negative straits as war keeps oil prices elevated. Broadcom reports later and ADP jobs data looms.

Stocks edged up as crude prices dropped on hopes for protection of Persian Gulf shipping. War remains the focus, but February ADP jobs data improved and Broadcom reports later.

The S&P MidCap 400 Index offers exposure to stocks in the next-largest tier below the S&P 500.

Stocks showed resilience Monday despite crude's rally after war erupted in the Middle East. Today brings earnings from consumer giants, as well as from software firm CrowdStrike.

Congress will seek more details from the Trump administration on its plans following military action in Iran.

War in the Middle East shifted focus to oil prices and could trigger volatility and a flight to perceived safety. Trading might be turbulent until ramifications grow clearer.

Claudia Sahm discusses the Fed's balance sheet and the impact of AI on the labor markets. And Kathy Jones announces her upcoming retirement.

Major indices are on track for modest losses as investors navigate concerns around AI disruption, private credit, and geopolitics.