U.S. stocks were headed for a fourth consecutive decline on Thursday as investors monitored long-dated bond yields, surging oil prices and this week's key inflation print. Markets were pricing in a 62% chance of a Federal Reserve rate hike before policymakers meet next week. The 10-year Treasury yield hovered near 4.91%, while Brent crude futures topped $105 a barrel amid continued Iran-US tensions in the Middle East. Technology stocks fell more than 1%, with NVDA and the Mag 7 (seven major technology companies) declining. Materials, consumer discretionary and industrial shares also dropped. Yahoo Finance readers were watching Apple, Macy's and Cloudflare.