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Stock Futures Stay Lower as Weekly Jobless Claims Jump

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Stock futures remained mostly lower after fresh data on the labor market further soured the mood on risky assets.

Futures on the S&P 500 were 0.4% lower while Nasdaq 100 contracts fell 0.6%. Dow futures were little changed.

Labor market data showed an increase in first-time filings for unemployment benefits. Initial jobless claims rose by 44,000 to 236,000 in the latest week versus the estimate of 220,000.

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