Dow futures point to a lower open after trade deficit numbers; jobless claims in focus By: CNBC.com News March 07, 2019 at 02:27 AM EST U.S. stock index futures were lower Thursday morning as market players remain focused on U.S.-China relations. Read More >> Related Stocks: Costco Wholesale Dow Industrials SPDR Nasdaq ETF S&P 500 Ishares Core ETF SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust