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Stock futures were down Friday, following a dismal session and ahead of a report expected to show yet another jobs decline.

Stocks were poised to open lower Thursday as the markets braced themselves for a slew of economic reports from the government and major retailers.

Stocks were poised to rally Tuesday as Hurricane Gustav appeared to cause less damage than expected along the Gulf Coast, sending oil prices lower.

Stocks were poised to open lower on Friday, dragged down by a poor financial report by Dell after the previous session's close and oil prices that continued to trade higher as Tropical Storm Gustav churned in the Caribbean.

Stocks rallied Wednesday, with financial services companies among the big gainers, as investors shrugged off higher oil prices and instead focused on a surprisingly strong reading on durable goods orders.

Stocks were poised for a weak open on Wednesday, as oil prices climbed on concerns that Tropical Storm Gustav could disrupt the oil supply in the Gulf of Mexico.

Stocks were mixed at the open on Tuesday after a housing report showed home prices tumbled more than 15% in the second quarter and as investors awaited a slew of economic reports.

Stocks slumped Monday morning, resuming the recent retreat, as rising oil prices, a weaker dollar and more credit market woes dragged on Wall Street.

AP - A private business group's measure of the economy's health showed the largest drop in one year as stocks fell, new building permits declined and unemployment rose.

U.S. stocks futures tumbled early Thursday, weighed by higher oil prices, a weaker dollar and lingering concerns about the financial sector.