Nasdaq down -0.40% as well

The US stocks are off and away and are opening down as per the major indices

The S&P and the Nasdaq are each showing a -0.40% decline in the early goings. The Dow is down about -0.33%.

WTI Crude futures are down as well. The active contract is down -1.20%. Brent oils furtures are also showing weakness on the day at down -0.85%