U.S. stocks opened lower this morning Monday.
Oil prices rose sharply and Iran rumors added to the unease in the sector.
The S&P 500 dropped rapidly while traders reacted.
Tech stocks dragged the index down due to valuation concerns.
The Dow posted a slight uptick but most shares stayed flat or lower by noon.
Traders think earnings will reveal whether big tech and consumer stocks can recover in the coming days once volatility eases.