Tuesday’s S&P 500 index futures session saw momentum stall near recent highs, as early strength faded and sellers regained modest control into the close.

Overnight trading was mixed, with futures pushing to a high of 7,006.50 before reversing and slipping to a low of 6,957.00 ahead of the U.S. open. The regular session opened near 6,985 and initially held firm, with buyers attempting to build on last week’s rebound.

Mid-morning trading turned choppy, as rallies toward the 7,000 level met steady resistance. A late-morning pullback gave way to sideways action through midday, with neither side able to establish sustained momentum. Selling pressure picked up again in the afternoon, keeping futures pinned near the lower end of the range.

By the close, S&P 500 index futures settled at 6,961.50, down 21.75 handles or -0.31%, finishing below the day’s midpoint and off session highs.

Wednesday’s session will focus on ongoing earnings reactions and macro positioning as traders assess whether the market can regain upside traction.

Among top index components, Oracle Corp (NYSE: ORCL) led as the biggest gainer, rising 2.1% during the session on renewed strength in software and cloud-related names.

The biggest loser ended up being Walmart Inc (NYSE: WMT), which fell 1.8% amid continued weakness in consumer-related stocks and margin concerns.

Investors will be looking forward to a host of consumer prints on Wednesday including Shopify Inc (NASDAQ: SHOP), Kraft Heinz Co (NYSE: KHC), McDonald’s Corp (NYSE: MCD), and others.