Wall Street exhibited a subdued trend to start the week, with major indices showing little change in midday trading out of New York. Investors anticipate a stream of critical economic data expectedin the days ahead. The S&P 500 saw a marginal downtick, slipping by 0.2% to 5,080 points, reflecting a market holding its breath for clearer signals. Meanwhile, the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 found some footing, inching up by 0.2%, bolstered by a notable performance from the semiconductor sector. Small-cap stocks emerged as the standout segment, with the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:IWM) surging by 0.3%…