· The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI fell 1.72 points, or 0.01 percent, to end at 22,773.67, the S&P 500 .SPX lost 2.74 points, or 0.11 percent, to 2,549.33 and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC added 4.82 points, or 0.07percent, to 6,590.18.
The S&P 500 eased on Friday, ending a six-day run of record highs as the first monthly decline in U.S. nonfarm jobs in seven years dampened sentiment and pharmacy shares fell on Amazon competition fears.
· The Nasdaq ended up for a ninth straight day, however, and set its sixth straight record high close, its longest such streak since seven records in February.
· Asia markets edged up early on Monday as investors in Asia awaited the release of China Caixin services PMI.
· With Japan, South Korea and Taiwan markets closed for public holidays, investors are expected to turn their attention to China data as mainland markets resume trade after the week-long "Golden Week" holiday.
Reference: Reuters, CNBC
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