U.S. stocks began down in early trade Monday.
Oil prices spiked and Iran rumors added to the unease worldwide.
The S&P 500 dropped rapidly amid volatility.
Tech stocks kept the S&P under pressure on the back of earnings worries.
The Dow posted a slight uptick but most shares were flat to lower through the session.
Traders think earnings will show if big tech and consumer stocks can rebound before week’s end if buying pressure returns.