[BRIEFING.COM] The major averages are little changed from previous levels, spending the majority of the session so far in a sideways trade.
Eight S&P 500 sectors trade in negative territory, though widening gains in the information technology sector (+0.3%) prevent further losses.
Meanwhile, the consumer staples sector (-0.5%) continues to face pressure this week.
Walmart (WMT 95.99, -0.08, -0.08%) seeks to return to its flatline after Bloomberg reported that the company is adding third-party next-day shipping in top cities.