Enter search text:Business News›Markets›US Stocks›News›Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Highlights: S&P 500 ends lower as AI worries hit software makers amid inflation, oil rise LIVE BLOG09 Sep 2026 | 01:45:51 AM ISTS&P 500 falls 0.58% as AI worries hit software stocksSynopsisDow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Highlights: US stocks fell on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 declining 0.58% as Salesforce, ServiceNow and Intuit slid on renewed concerns that AI could disrupt software companies. Rising oil prices, Middle East tensions and bets on a September Fed rate hike also weighed on investor sentiment.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Highlights: The S&P 500 ended lower as software stocks came under pressure from renewed AI disruption fears following OpenAI’s latest model launch. Salesforce, ServiceNow and Intuit declined, while semiconductor stocks gained. Oil prices rose on escalating Middle East tensions, adding to market concerns. Investors are also awaiting inflation data that could influence the Federal Reserve’s September rate decision, with traders pricing a 60% chance of a rate hike. Show more Show less1 New UpdateDow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Highlights: S&P 500 falls as AI worries hit software makersS&P 500 lost 44.66 points, or 0.58%, to end at 7,673.94 points, while the Nasdaq Composite lost 83.30 points, or 0.31%, to 26,423.69. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 617.15 points, or 1.16%, to 52,797.10. Read moreDow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Iran warns of attacks on US interests in Middle East if vessels targetedIran’s joint military command said it would “heavily target” US interests in the Middle East if Iranian vessels are attacked, state media reported.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Tariff relief offers limited boost to Nike, Starbucks and other US stocksTariff refunds are providing some relief to US retailers and manufacturers, including Nike, Starbucks, Target, Walmart and Caterpillar, but the boost to their share prices has been limited. Investors view the refunds as one-off cash gains rather than recurring operating revenue, while many stocks remain below levels seen before President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement in April 2025.About $100 billion in tariff payments had been sent to the US Treasury for disbursement by the end of July, with at least $15 billion in refunds discussed by 88 companies, according to Bloomberg Intelligence. Strategists say renewed trade tensions and the prospect of fresh tariffs are overshadowing the refunds, while companies may use the cash for buybacks, dividends or capital expenditure.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Images 2.5, Adds Two Models for DevelopersOpenAI said it is introducing ChatGPT Images 2.5, now available to all ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work and Codex users across desktop, mobile and web. For developers, it is also introducing two API models, GPT-Image-2.5 Flare and GPT-Image-2.5 Sunburst.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Anthropic Severs Ties With Tech Industry Council Over US Chip LegislationAnthropic is severing ties with the Information Technology Industry Council over legislation that would restrict foreign access to US chips, Axios reported.With geopolitical tensions and oil prices on the rise, the markets may find it difficult to focus on much beyond the inflation discussion. Unlike the stock market’s reaction to the jobs report, good economic news this week — that is, cooler inflation — should be treated as good.- Chris Larkin at E*Trade from Morgan StanleyDow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Most Declined Nasdaq StocksDow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Most Advanced Nasdaq StocksDow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Cognition raises $2 bn at $48 bn valuation, Bloomberg reportsAI coding startup Cognition AI raised $2 billion in a funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz, Accel, Founders Fund, General Catalyst and Avenir, lifting its valuation to $48 billion. The maker of AI engineering agent Devin has seen run-rate revenue surge to nearly $900 million from $492 million in May.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Bank of America Seeks Better Terms to Refinance Cogent DebtAccording to Bloomberg, Bank of America is seeking investors for a potential refinancing of Cogent Communications’ $750 million unsecured notes due June 2027, with pricing discussions rising to about 11% from 9.5%. The deal may include additional collateral or a “pari plus” structure to attract new lenders. Cogent’s existing debt has fallen in value amid refinancing challenges and elevated leverage.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Qualcomm lands Amazon as customer for push into AI chipsQualcomm has secured a major agreement with Amazon Web Services to build customized data center AI chips, boosting Chief Executive Officer Cristiano Amon's strategy to diversify beyond the sluggish smartphone market. As part of the multi-generation partnership, Amazon received warrants to purchase up to $4 billion in Qualcomm stock tied to $60 billion in orders over the next decade. The deal sent Qualcomm shares soaring up to 8.7% and gives the chipmaker high confidence in reaching its $5 billion data center revenue target for fiscal 2027, with initial revenue expected to roll in during the quarter ending in December.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: New 52 W HighDow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Venezuelans split over Trump oil deal, with half saying U.S. benefits more, Bloomberg reportsVenezuelans are divided over the Trump administration’s oil deal with the country’s interim government, with 38% opposing the agreement and 35% supporting it, according to an AtlasIntel poll conducted for Bloomberg News. Half of respondents said the deal would benefit the U.S. more than Venezuela, while only 10% believed Venezuela would benefit more.The poll also found growing concerns over the government’s authority to negotiate long-term oil agreements. About 47% said the administration lacked the legitimacy to make such deals, while 36% said the agreement compromised Venezuela’s sovereignty. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez’s disapproval rating eased to 60.5%, but opposition leader María Corina Machado remained the country’s most positively viewed politician, despite her rating falling to 53%.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Dyne, Sarepta shares slide after Novartis drug trial failureShares of Dyne Therapeutics and Sarepta fell sharply on Tuesday after Novartis reported that its experimental treatment for myotonic dystrophy type 1 failed to show a statistically significant benefit in a late-stage trial. Dyne shares dropped nearly 18%, while Sarepta and PepGen fell more than 9% and 5%, respectively. The setback raised concerns about similar therapies for the rare muscle-wasting disease, particularly Dyne’s DYNE-101, which uses the same key trial endpoint as Novartis’ drug.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Gold lackluster ahead of inflation data as oil prices riseGold prices inched lower on Tuesday, as rising ​oil prices fueled inflation concerns ​and boosted expectations for a rate hike by the ​Federal reserve in September, with investors awaiting U.S. inflation data for further clues on monetary policy outlook.Spot gold fell 0.1% to $4,398.71 per ounce by 11:42 a.m. EDT (1542 ‌GMT), while U.S. ⁠gold ⁠futures for December delivery dropped 0.7% to $4,443.60."Gold is range-bound because it is capped by ​a higher probability of raising interest rates, which continues to hinder momentum in the ​market," said Daniel Pavilonis, senior market strategist at Stone X.Oil prices touched multi-week highs after Yemen's Tehran-backed Houthis attacked Saudi energy facilities and ​Tehran threatened the United States with "economic warfare."Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: India's CCI closes real money games-related case against GoogleThe Competition Commission on Tuesday closed a case against Google related to real money games citing "exceptional developments", including the implementation of the Online Gaming Act.In 2022, Winzo Games Pvt Ltd filed a complaint against Google alleging restrictions for Real Money Games (RMG) on Google Play and about advertisement policy, among others.The Competition Commission of India (CCI) in 2024 ordered a detailed probe into the matter. Google made a commitment offering to address the anti-competition concerns, and the Online Gaming Act came into force from May 2026.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: U.S. imposes sweeping new sanctions on Iran’s aviation sectorThe United States has imposed 36 new Iran-related sanctions targeting the country’s aviation sector, including 27 Iranian airlines, as Washington steps up economic pressure on Tehran. The measures also target foreign companies and intermediaries accused of helping Iran obtain U.S.-origin aircraft and sensitive aviation technology, while three aviation authorizations allowing certain overflights and aircraft operations into Iran were suspended.The Treasury Department said the sanctions are aimed at cutting off financial and logistical support for Iran’s airlines, including Mahan Air. Foreign firms and individuals supporting Iranian airlines through aircraft transfers, cargo services or sales-agent operations could also face sanctions.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: U.S. strategic oil reserves hit lowest level since 1982Crude oil stocks in the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell by about 1.2 million barrels last week to 285.4 million barrels, marking their lowest level since 1982.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: US does not want to see destabilizing actions in West Bank, Rubio saysU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Tuesday that the United States remains opposed to any actions that would destabilize the Israeli-occupied West Bank. However, Rubio made clear that Washington will not join allies such as Britain, France, and Canada in placing bans on imports originating from Israeli settlements within the Palestinian territory.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: US investor plans new Greenland venture as Trump spurs demand, Bloomberg reportsChicago financier Larry Swets Jr. is launching Greenland Arctic Development Corp. with plans to raise up to $200 million for infrastructure projects across aviation, shipping, data centers, and tourism. Swets noted that renewed political attention from Donald Trump has heightened awareness of the region's geopolitical importance, making it far easier to attract interest from high-net-worth American investors. The venture joins a broader rush by global powers, including the EU and Denmark, to back economic development in the autonomous territory, even as local infrastructure hurdles, permitting delays, and concerns over US influence persist.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Robinhood strikes prediction market, equity deal with OG.comAccording to Bloomberg, Robinhood Markets has taken equity stakes in Crypto.com and its prediction market platform OG.com as part of a multiyear deal to expand its retail event contract offerings. Under the agreement, Robinhood will route retail volume through OG.com's exchange and clearinghouse infrastructure, rolling out these contracts to eligible U.S. customers starting September 8. Robinhood's investment values Crypto.com at $20 billion and OG.com at $5 billion, aligning with recent valuations from Citadel Securities. The partnership strengthens Robinhood's presence in event contracts, which CEO Vlad Tenev highlighted as the firm's fastest-growing business segment.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Consumers more worried about personal finances and jobs, New York Fed report showsA new survey from the New York Federal Reserve reveals that U.S. households grew increasingly anxious about their personal finances and the job market in August, even as one-year inflation expectations held steady at 3.6%. Projections for the unemployment rate a year from now surged to their highest reading since the onset of the pandemic in April 2020. The growing economic pessimism comes right before key consumer price index data is released on Friday, leaving central bank officials divided on whether to hold or raise interest rates at their upcoming policy meeting.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: JPMorgan hires senior CPPIB executive as bank expands in Canadian equitiesJPMorgan Chase has named former Canada Pension Plan Investment Board executive Chris Finora to lead its Canadian Cash Equities Trading platform, signaling a broader push to capture increasing capital flows in the region. The hiring follows a series of executive additions that expanded the bank's director-level team in Canada by 20% over the past year. JPMorgan executives anticipate strong growth in both public and private markets, backed by Canadian government efforts to attract global capital across key sectors including energy and critical minerals.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Copper set to test $15,000 as investors await US data, tariff clarityCopper prices hit an all-time peak approaching $14,800 per metric ton on Tuesday, with analysts forecasting a potential surge past $15,000 as speculative capital drives the market upward. Unsettled U.S. import tariff proposals have diverted vast physical supplies into American COMEX warehouses, creating severe inventory drains across London and Chinese exchanges. While persistent tariff confusion continues to support the rally, market watchers caution that upcoming U.S. inflation data and potential U.S. dollar strength could trigger profit-taking later in the week.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Goldman Sachs’ big warning! Oil prices could soar to $120 if attacks on shipping continue in Hormuz StraitOil prices could climb as high as $120 per barrel if attacks on shipping in the Middle East intensify, Goldman Sachs has warned, after renewed hostilities raise concerns over disruptions to crude supplies. Read moreDow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Bombardier shares fall 6% after Trump threatens to block US market accessBombardier shares pared earlier losses on Tuesday after President Donald Trump threatened the Canadian private jet maker's access to the lucrative U.S. market, which accounts for about half of the company's sales. Read moreDow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Gold lackluster ahead of inflation data as oil prices climbGold prices edged lower on Tuesday as rising oil prices intensified inflation fears, raising expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in September. Investors are cautiously awaiting upcoming producer and consumer price index reports for clearer guidance on central bank policy, especially after strong labor market data sent traders pricing in a higher probability of a rate increase. Because higher interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding metals, gold momentum remains capped while crude oil approaches multi-week highs following geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Amazon accused in lawsuit of systematic pregnancy discriminationAmazon is facing a proposed class action lawsuit in Brooklyn federal court accusing the retailer of systematically discriminating against pregnant warehouse workers. Four former employees allege that the company routinely denies basic accommodations such as chairs, extra breaks, and time off for medical visits, while threatening or firing workers who request support or take leave. The lawsuit seeks damages, including lost pay and punitive damages, claiming Amazon systematically violates federal and state labor protection laws.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: US issues fresh Iran-related sanctionsThe Trump administration has introduced a new round of Iran-related sanctions, according to an update published on the U.S. Department of the Treasury website. The restrictions target one individual alongside more than 30 entities, including commercial airlines.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Dow Jones falls over 600 points on oil price rise, US-Canada trade war intensifiesDow Jones fell over 600 points as US President Donald Trump threatened Canadian ​private jet maker Bombardier’s access to the lucrative U.S. market after its northern neighbour refused to certify American GulfStream jets, escalating a trade dispute between the two countries.Trump ‌made the ⁠threat ⁠in a post on Monday as a trade dispute between Washington and Ottawa escalates, ​with Canada introducing counter tariffs on $20 billion worth of U.S. goods.It’s not clear how Trump would bar Bombardier private jets from being delivered to American ​customers since they have been approved by the ⁠U.S. Federal ‌Aviation Administration. Aerospace has emerged comparatively unscathed by ​Trump’s broader ​tariff war that has slapped duties on other sectors.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Qualcomm and Amazon strike 4 billion dollar custom chip dealQualcomm has partnered with Amazon to develop custom artificial intelligence data center chips, issuing a warrant that allows the cloud giant to purchase an approximate $4 billion stake tied to up to $60 billion in business. Following the news, Qualcomm shares rose over 7% in early trading, helping offset earlier losses caused by sluggish smartphone demand. The collaboration focuses on AI inference hardware alongside high-speed optical connectivity technologies reaching up to 1.6 terabits per second, while Qualcomm will also leverage AWS infrastructure to accelerate its own chip design process.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Bombardier shares fall over 6% after Trump threatens US market accessBombardier shares dropped 6.4% on Tuesday following threats from President Donald Trump to restrict the Canadian private jet maker's access to the U.S. market, which represents roughly half of its total sales. The threat came in a Monday post amid an escalating trade dispute where Canada implemented counter tariffs on $20 billion of U.S. goods. Investors reacted on Tuesday morning as Canadian markets were closed on Monday when the statement was made.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Top Losers at OpenDow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Top Gainers at OpenDow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: US stocks mixed at open as Gulf tensions send oil to over six-week highWall ​Street's main ​indexes were ​mixed at open on Tuesday as fresh hostilities ‌in ⁠the Middle ⁠East pushed oil ​prices to their highest ​since late July, while markets await inflation ​data due ⁠later ‌this week. Read moreDow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Amazon hires banks for first ever sterling bond saleAmazon hired banks on Tuesday for its first ever sterling bond sale, according to a memo seen by Reuters, as hyperscalers rush to raise funding across currencies to finance the AI boom. Read moreDow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Energy and chip stocks divergeEnergy shares rose in premarket trading, with Marathon Petroleum and Occidental Petroleum gaining 1.57% and 1.63%, respectively. Higher Treasury yields continued to pressure equities, with the 10-year yield at 4.8043%. Crypto stocks declined as bitcoin fell below $80,000, while chipmakers gained, led by Intel's 3.98% rise and Nvidia's 0.28% advance.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Middle East tensions weigh on sentimentThe US-Iran war remains an overhang for equities in its seventh month, with renewed attacks raising concerns about a wider conflict. Yemen's Tehran-backed Houthis attacked energy facilities and cities in Saudi Arabia, while Israel struck a southern Lebanese town. Kyle Rodda of Capital.com said the oil rally is making the inflation picture "murkier."Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Rate hike bets remain elevatedDespite expectations that inflation could remain manageable, traders still see a 60.6% chance of a rate increase this month, according to the CME FedWatch tool. Samuel Tombs, chief US economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, said, "We continue to think the next few months' inflation data will be mild enough for a majority of members to refrain from tightening policy."Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Investors await key inflation dataMarkets are heading into a data-heavy week, with the Producer Price Index due Thursday and Consumer Price Index data scheduled for Friday. Investors are watching the readings closely for clues about the Federal Reserve's next moves. The latest shift in rate expectations followed comments from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller and a stronger-than-expected jobs report.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Oil surge puts pressure on Wall StreetUS stock futures slipped on Tuesday as renewed hostilities in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher. Brent crude rose 1.73% to $98.66 a barrel, its highest level since July 24. The rise in energy prices added to concerns that prolonged supply disruptions could fuel inflation and complicate the outlook for US monetary policy.