Dow Jones futures were little changed in early trading as a continued sell-off in technology stocks and rising oil prices weighed on investor sentiment. Futures tied to the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also showed muted moves after a volatile week in which high-growth and mega-cap technology shares came under pressure. The Nasdaq Composite entered correction territory earlier this week. Investors have been rotating away from high-valuation technology stocks because of stretched valuations, rising interest rates and softer earnings guidance from some industry leaders, increasing interest in value and cyclical sectors. Oil prices climbed to multi-month highs, raising concerns about inflation and the effect of higher energy costs on consumer spending and corporate margins. The Federal Reserve and other central banks are monitoring the developments as they calibrate monetary policy, with prolonged elevated oil prices potentially delaying expected interest-rate cuts. The Dow’s relative resilience compared with the Nasdaq offers some stability, but the broader market remains uncertain. Investors are advised to maintain diversification, focus on long-term goals and monitor upcoming earnings reports and energy prices rather than react impulsively to short-term volatility.