Stocks flat after early rally loses steam

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks oscillated between modest gains and losses on Thursday as investors await Friday’s jobs report, which could offer insight about the U.S. economy and help determine whether the Federal Reserve raises interest rates again next month.
Many believe the likelihood of another rate increase in March has faded because of recent signs of weakness in the global economy. That has sent the dollar lower against other currencies, a welcome change for U.S. exporters whos