Скачать или смотреть U.S. Equities Falter; Microsoft, Meta Lead Gains Amid Earnings Season

U.S. equities experienced a volatile session, with early gains evaporating as investors digested corporate earnings and economic data. Microsoft shares rose over 3.5% after reporting strong quarterly results and briefly hitting a $4 trillion market cap. Meta Platforms surged 11.3% on AI-driven growth expectations. However, semiconductor stocks weakened, pulling down the PHLX semiconductor index. Investors await Amazon and Apple's earnings reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.74%, the S&P 500 dropped 0.37%, and the Nasdaq Composite edged down 0.03%. Inflation data and upcoming tariff deadlines added to market uncertainty. Drug stocks also declined after the White House urged pharmaceutical companies to cut drug prices.