Joe Rennison

Major indexes have mostly been treading water for months, as investors’ exuberance for artificial intelligence wears off.

The Dow Jones industrial average surpassed 50,000 points for the first time, as old line stocks come back into vogue.

The prospect of disruptions from artificial intelligence has hung over the economy for years. But this week advances in software tools precipitated a sell-off on Wall Street.

The prospect of disruptions from artificial intelligence has hung over the economy for years. But this week advances in software tools precipitated a sell-off on Wall Street.

Investors are increasingly souring on the United States, as illustrated by the declining dollar, the stalled stock market and rising government borrowing costs.

The S&P 500 dropped over 1 percent Tuesday morning, its lowest decline at the start of the trading day since April, when President Trump first announced his sweeping tariffs.

From oil drillers to credit card companies, President Trump has been a market mover this year.

The boom in artificial intelligence was the biggest driver of gains in the stock market. That could pose a risk in 2026.

Artificial intelligence companies looking to raise funds are being made to pay lofty interest rates, as debt investors become cautious.

The S&P 500 edged higher as investors shrugged off concerns over Oracle’s earnings. It was just enough.

The valuations of some artificial intelligence companies are approaching those of the dot-com boom. But investors worry that pulling money from today’s market risks future gains.

A midmonth stumble, driven by worries about the frenzy around artificial intelligence, was reversed as investors inched back into stocks this week.