US stocks slide after bank earnings disappoint
S&P 500 on course for worst day since mid-December as tech shares also hit
S&P 500 on course for worst day since mid-December as tech shares also hit

Private capital groups also suffer steep losses

Gold and silver also drop while Treasuries rally

Weak private sector jobs data adds to nerves over elevated valuations for AI-linked companies

Tech shares extend recent declines as rising debt piles in many major economies concern investors

Nasdaq falls 3% over the five-day period as investors worry about sky-high valuations

Cautious comments from top bank executives add to jittery sentiment on Wall Street