Wall Street's main indexes fell on Thursday.
Labor market data showed slowing economic growth.
Initial jobless claims for the week were 228,000.
Prior week data revised to show more applications received.
Technology and growth stocks such as Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia fell.
Information technology sector was the biggest loser on the S&P 500.
Recent reports suggested slowing labor demand.
Soft data added to fears of a recession.
All eyes on upcoming non-farm payrolls report.
AMC Entertainment jumped, while Levi Strauss & Co fell.