By 11:53 AM Eastern, the S&P 500 was up 0.18%
All three had recovered from early losses, even as stocks including Rivian and Nvidia remained down.
Why did stocks get hit this morning, and why isn't everything still falling?
By 11:53 AM Eastern, the S&P 500 was up 0.18%, Nasdaq 0.12% and Dow 0.29%. All three had recovered from early losses, even as stocks including Rivian and Nvidia remained down.
Two pressures have investors on edge:
Nvidia's leadership shock. Jensen Huang's resignation created uncertainty around one of the biggest names in AI. Nvidia's size and influence mean its problems can shake confidence well beyond one stock.
Interest-rate worries. Investors are concerned the Federal Reserve could raise rates again to fight inflation. Higher borrowing costs squeeze businesses, while higher bond yields give investors an alternative to stocks. Companies spending heavily before becoming profitable can be especially sensitive.
But every red stock has its own story. Earnings, debt, valuation and company news still matter. The indexes can turn green while your portfolio stays red.
Today's early sell-off and late-morning recovery both happened. The time on the chart matters as much as the headline.
