Market Overview - Stocks experienced a decline as traders reacted to disappointing earnings reports from major companies, notably Netflix and Texas Instruments [1][2] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average pulled back after reaching a record close near 47,000, with profit-taking observed in blue-chip stocks like Coca-Cola and 3M [3] - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq showed even greater declines following President Trump's comments about a potentially canceled meeting with China's Xi Jinping, which affected risk appetite [3] Company-Specific Developments - Netflix's shares fell approximately 10% after reporting earnings per share of $5.87, which missed forecasts of $6.97, primarily due to a $619 million tax charge related to a dispute in Brazil [2] - Texas Instruments' stock dropped 6% after it reported underwhelming results and provided a softer-than-expected forecast for the upcoming quarter, raising concerns about demand in the chip sector [2] Market Sentiment and Future Outlook - Despite the cautious market tone, traders are looking ahead to upcoming earnings reports from major tech companies, including Tesla, which is expected to kick off a significant reporting season for the "Magnificent Seven" tech giants [4] - Small-cap stocks led the declines, with the most-shorted stocks experiencing their fifth consecutive drop since "Liberation Day" [4] - Bond yields decreased, the dollar remained stable, and gold and silver saw modest recoveries after previous declines [4]
Tech Weakness Weighs On Wall Street After Netflix Miss