US stocks: S&P 500 muted as AI concerns hit chip stocks; bank gains lift Dow

Oct 16, 2026

The S&P 500 showed little movement as semiconductor stocks decreased due to AI-related concerns and market pressures. Gains in banking stocks such as Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase helped offset broader losses on the index. Concerns about debts of companies like CoreWeave intensified following steep declines in AI stocks. Additionally, inflation data further influenced market sentiment and expectations regarding interest rate adjustments.

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