
Reforming the Federal Reserve comes at a potentially steep cost to an already expensive stock market.
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Reforming the Federal Reserve comes at a potentially steep cost to an already expensive stock market.

History has an uncanny ability to forecast the future on Wall Street.

REVIEW PREVIEW NEWSLETTER Zen. The S&P 500 pulled back a touch from its record high today, but the index still wrapped a third-straight week of gains. The market benchmark dipped 0.2%, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.

<body><p>VIDEO SHOWS: n/a</p><p>STORY: U.S. stocks ended lower on Friday, with the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq each down less than three-tenths of a percent. The S&P 500 dropped marginally a day after its record high close.</p><p>Shares of chipmakers dropped, with investors nervous about high valuations of AI-related stocks. Broadcom shed about 6%, while shares of Intel lost 2%.</p><p>The declines come despite a sharp August rebound for semiconductors. But Brad Conger, chief investment officer at Hirtle & Co., remains cautious on the sector.</p><p>"On the semiconductors, what we're seeing is a very supply constrained market where gross margins are now in the mid-80s, which is extraordinary. It's something we've never seen before for these companies. And it really just shows you how severe the supply shortages are in that market. The market seems to be very comfortable that supply shortage is going to persist and that those margins are going to maintain. I think, again, that's </p><p>a very fragile equilibrium that, in other words, one announcement about a CapEx plan or a new entrant to the market like we saw with this Chinese chip maker called CXMT can really throw the narrative to the other side."</p><p>Among other AI-related stocks, Applied Materials shed about 5% after the company's upbeat quarterly forecast failed to impress investors. The chip equipment maker's shares have doubled in 2026 due to strong demand related to the buildout of AI data centers.</p><p>Elsewhere in the market, shares of Reddit surged almost 13% after the social media company was named a new addition to the S&P 500 index, effective August 18.</p><p>And shares of Workday dipped nearly 4%. This comes a day after they soared 18% as Reuters reported that private equity firm Silver Lake was in talks to acquire the software firm.</p><p>:: Archive</p><p>Meanwhile, transit through the Strait of Hormuz appeared at a near standstill after two more ships were attacked, adding to pessimism about a peace deal with Iran. Oil prices rose more than one dollar a barrel.</p><p>And economic data on Friday showed retail sales in July fell for the first time in nine months, and consumer sentiment slumped in early August amid worries about the rising cost of living.</p></body>

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In the most recent trading session, SentinelOne (S) closed at $23.11, indicating a -3.06% shift from the previous trading day.

Nutanix (NTNX) closed the most recent trading day at $66.61, moving 1.98% from the previous trading session.

Delta Air Lines (DAL) reached $89.2 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -2.31% change compared to its last close.

Synopsys (SNPS) concluded the recent trading session at $421.5, signifying a +2.37% move from its prior day's close.

Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) reached $393.06 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -5.93% change compared to its last close.

Adobe Systems (ADBE) closed the most recent trading day at $263.99, moving 2.4% from the previous trading session.

U.S. stocks fell after weak retail sales data tempered enthusiasm about the artificial-intelligence boom that has driven major indexes to record highs.

Stocks edged back from records Friday, with investors weighing weaker-than-anticipated economic data against an earnings season that has defied expectations. Stocks initially opened higher Friday morning as investors interpreted unexpected weakness in consumer spending and sentiment as further evidence that the Federal Reserve won’t raise interest rates at its September meeting. Coming on the heels of softer inflation data and a cooling labor market, the figures reinforced bets that the central bank will stand pat on rates.

Stocks were lower on Friday as retail sales and consumer sentiment data missed the mark.
Energy stocks rose Friday with the NYSE Energy Sector Index gaining 1.3% and the State Street Energy

The S&P 500 on Friday pulled back from its record high after another soft economic data release, but the market’s fear gauge continued to snooze. The S&P 500 was down 0.2%. The Nasdaq Composite was down 0.3%.
Energy stocks were higher Friday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index rising 1.4% and the St

(Updates with latest market prices and developments.) US benchmark equity indexes fell intraday a

Retail sales just fell for the first time in nine months, and consumer confidence dropped to 51. Here's what a tired shopper means for the stock market.

Bob Ross, perhaps America’s most prolific artist, created more than 30,000 portraits over his long career in television through simple techniques, a narrow array of colors, and a gentle mannerism. A similar approach to financial markets this summer, however, would be terribly difficult to replicate. Stocks are flying off the shelves, bonds are warning of massive economic and inflation risks while simultaneously discounting Federal Reserve rate hikes, and volatility readings are at the lowest levels of the year despite myriad geopolitical risks.
Stocks got off to a quiet start a day after the S&P 500 hit a record high, while bitcoin fell.

Aug 14 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes were mixed at the open on Friday, a day after the S&P 500 closed at a record high, as investors assessed retail sales data and took stock of the latest

The S&P 500 kicked off Friday’s session on pace to end its third straight week of gains with another record. The market benchmark rose 0.1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 114 points, or 0.2%. The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index falls Friday after surprise retail sales data. AI chip giant Applied Materials dives on earnings.

Investors may want to exercise caution right now.
US equity futures were mixed pre-bell Friday after a record-high overnight close for the S&P 500.
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