The Dow managed to narrowly snap a 10-day losing streak, giving up most of its earlier gains to end slightly higher after Wednesday's 1,100-point drop.

Lennar Corporation shares fell 9% in Thursday’s premarket session after the homebuilder blamed rising mortgage costs for a slowdown in its sales that saw it fall short of analysts expectations.

The U.S.’ bluechip stock index is mired in its longest stretch in the red since 1978, a potentially concerning signal for investors enjoying an otherwise sanguine period for stocks, though Tuesday’s losses are largely tied to a singular company—UnitedHealth Group—and gains remain healthy over a longer timeframe.