Wall Street's feverish rally takes a break as US stocks and gold pull back from their records

Market Overview - U.S. stocks experienced a pullback after reaching record highs, with the S&P 500 down 0.3%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 243 points (0.5%), and the Nasdaq composite down 0.1% [1] - Gold prices fell 2.4%, dropping below $4,000 per ounce, while Treasury yields remained steady [2] Economic Concerns - Financial markets have seen a significant rise, with the S&P 500 increasing by 35% since April, raising concerns about overvaluation, particularly in artificial intelligence-related stocks [3] Company Performance - Dell Technologies saw a 5.2% decline, the largest loss in the S&P 500, despite a nearly 11% increase for the week following positive AI growth discussions [4] - Tesla's stock fell 0.7% amid a preliminary evaluation of its "Full Self-Driving" system by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration due to safety concerns [4] - Delta Air Lines reported a stronger-than-expected summer profit, leading to a 4.3% stock increase, with positive forecasts for the final quarter [5] - PepsiCo's stock rose 4.2% after exceeding profit expectations, citing improved momentum in its North American drinks business [7] Economic Indicators - Company reports are gaining importance as the U.S. government shutdown delays key economic data, including unemployment claims, which typically guide market trading [6]