https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/s-p-500-falls-slightly-as-chip-stock-slide-outweighs-yield-decline-live-updatesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/s-p-500-falls-slightly-as-chip-stock-slide-outweighs-yield-decline-live-updateshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/s-p-500-falls-slightly-as-chip-stock-slide-outweighs-yield-decline-live-updates#u48009Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:01:36 +0000US stock futures for the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow are trending lower. Semiconductor stocks are pulling the S&P 500 and Nasdaq down while investors focus on artificial intelligence spending. Market pressure follows two consecutive weekly declines for the Dow. Traders are currently positioning themselves ahead of upcoming Nvidia earnings and the Jackson Hole symposium. Additionally, tensions regarding a trade war between the US and Canada are impacting tech stocks and Nasdaq futures.Why it mattersThe semiconductor industry often serves as a bellwether for broader tech sector health and A