Stocks saw a significant advance during last Friday's session but are likely to show a lack of direction in early trading on Monday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a roughly flat open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures down by less than a tenth of a percent.
Traders may take a step back to assess the recent volatility in the markets, which saw a tech-led swoon in the middle of last week before the notable rebound seen on Friday.
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