Published March 3, 2016 9:31am EST | Updated March 3, 2016 10:04am EST

U.S. Stocks Open Lower After Two Days Of Gains

U.S. stocks opened slightly lower on Thursday, as lower oil prices and weaker-than-expected economic data sapped investor confidence. The S&P 500 opened 2 points, or 1%, lower at 1,984. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 13 points, or 0.1%, to 16,884. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite began the day down 7 points, or 0.1% at 4,696.