U.S. stocks closed lower on Wednesday as investors took profits amid concerns about high valuations flagged by Fed Chair Powell. The market awaits key inflation data, while sectors showed mixed performance, with materials declining and energy rising. Company news included a surge for Lithium Americas and a drop for Micron Technology, influencing overall market sentiment.
Apple briefly tops $5 trillion in market value, second after Nvidia; unveils iPhone leasing scheme
Apple briefly surpassed $5 trillion in market value, becoming only the second company after Nvidia to reach the historic milestone.