Stocks Extend Slide for a Third-Straight Day Ahead of Inflation Data

Core Viewpoint - The S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq composite experienced declines on Thursday due to mixed signals from economic data and corporate news [1] Economic Data - Recent economic data presented conflicting signals regarding the market outlook, contributing to the decline in major indices [1] Corporate News - Corporate news also played a role in the market's performance, with various announcements impacting investor sentiment [1]