US stocks today: Nasdaq ends lower as chip weakness offsets solid earnings, economic data

July 16, 2026

U.S. stocks slipped as chipmakers dragged the Nasdaq and S&P 500 lower despite solid economic data and strong earnings expectations. Semiconductor weakness offset gains in healthcare, while rising oil prices and escalating U.S.-Iran tensions added pressure. Investors remain cautious amid volatility, even as retail sales and labor data signal underlying economic resilience.

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