"Market Anticipates February Jobs Report Amidst S&P 500 Futures Stability"

S&P 500 futures remained steady as traders awaited the release of February's jobs report, with Dow Jones and Nasdaq futures also showing minimal movement. After-hours trading saw semiconductor manufacturer Broadcom and retailer Costco's shares decline, while Gap's stock price jumped after posting strong earnings. Investors are looking to Friday's nonfarm payrolls data for insight into the U.S. labor market's health, with economists expecting signs of a slowing job market but still relatively strong.