Stocks may move to the downside in early trading on Monday, giving back ground following the upward move seen over the two previous sessions. The major index futures are currently pointing to a lower open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures down by 0.3 percent.
Profit taking may contribute to initial weakness on Wall Street, as some traders look to cash in on the recent strength in the markets.
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