August 6, 2025
US Stock Market Responds to Economic Signals as AI Stocks Surge
U.S. stock indexes fell on discouraging economic signals and disappointing earnings from some companies. The Dow lost 189 points, while Palantir and Axon saw substantial gains, signaling strong AI sector growth. Amid tariff concerns, companies like Edgewell and Caterpillar reported weaker profits, heightening uncertainty ahead of potential interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.