https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-dow-gains-s-p-500-and-nasdaq-decline-on-hot-inflation-dataContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-dow-gains-s-p-500-and-nasdaq-decline-on-hot-inflation-datahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-dow-gains-s-p-500-and-nasdaq-decline-on-hot-inflation-data#u127629Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:35:23 +0000U.S. stocks wobbled and major indices diverged as investors digested a hotter-than-expected inflation report and the third-quarter earnings season kicked off. The Dow Jones posted a minor gain or held near flat levels, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq dropped amid a broader tech sell-off and rising Treasury yields. Chipmakers extended losses for an eighth straight trading session. Market participants also monitored corporate earnings from major banks, alongside macroeconomic indicators including consumer price index data.Why it mattersThe session unfolded as market participants assessed inflat