The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the "Fear" zone on Thursday.
U.S. stocks settled lower on Thursday, with the Nasdaq Composite falling more than 2% during the session amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
President Donald Trump warned that "major military punishment will be inflicted upon Iran" if its Houthi proxies again fire on tankers, after two Saudi Arabian vessels were hit overnight.
On the earnings front, Tesla Inc.
(NASDAQ:TSLA) shares dipped more than 14% on Thursday after the company reported mixed second-quarter financial results.
