Wall Street Mixed, Tech Stocks Gain

The stock market showed mixed results at the end of Wednesday while technology sector advancements compensated for general market declines. The S&P 500 rose 0.1% and the Nasdaq climbed 0.7% but the Dow decreased by 0.2%. The stock prices of Nvidia (4.2%) and Alphabet (3.7%) along with Super Micro Computer (15.7% from a Saudi deal) drove the market rise while Advanced Micro Devices (4.7%) increased after announcing a $6 billion buyback program. eToro reached its debut trading day with a 28.8% market value increase. The market showed stability after the previous Monday’s surge because of the US-China tariff agreement at 30% and 10% while Tuesday’s inflation report brought positive expectations. Most S&P 500 stocks declined, with healthcare weak. The index eliminated its 2025 decline as it approached 4.1% below its February peak. The market’s present stability masks ongoing consumer uncertainty and ongoing tariff-related challenges. The market awaited Retail sales along with inflation data on Thursday. The economic slowdown became evident through both American Eagle’s withdrawn guidance and the 0.3% Q1 economic decline. Technical sector success conceals the fact that trade policies together with economic data drive the market’s emotional response.