Stocks have extended their downturn so that the Dow and S&P 500 are now in the red. The Nasdaq, now barely positive, continues to find support from semiconductor stocks, which are up 1.1% as a group.
Oil prices continue to drive action among stocks. The energy component recently pushed past $102 per barrel, which makes for a fresh session high.
Oil's hike hasn't helped energy stocks, however. Instead, the sector is down 0.5% as it gets caught up in broader market selling pressure.