CNN Dow futures price action suggests consolidation after hitting a near-term peak. Investors are positioning defensively ahead of upcoming corporate earnings from key Dow components. The Dow plunged by 2,231 points, or 5.5%. The broader S&P 500 was 5.97% lower. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite was 5.82% lower. CNN Dow futures are edging slightly higher in pre-market trading today, signaling cautious optimism ahead of key U.S. economic data releases. Traders are watching the 35,000-point resistance closely, with sentiment boosted by strong earnings in the banking sector. Fresh data from CNN Dow futures shows a modest rise of 45 points after a rebound in tech and industrial stocks. Analysts expect the futures to trade in a tight range until consumer confidence numbers drop later this week.