U.S. markets ended mixed with Nasdaq under pressure as software stocks dragged while chip stocks gained. Investors remained cautious ahead of key earnings from Alphabet and Tesla Inc.. Rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions added inflation concerns, keeping market sentiment volatile despite ongoing AI-driven optimism.

U.S. stocks closed slightly lower as investors balanced Middle East tensions with optimism around upcoming tech earnings. Markets remained cautious amid US-Iran developments and…

U.S. stock futures declined on Wednesday, as the Dow Jones, Nasdaq 100, and S&P 500 indices fell, following Tuesday's higher close.