US Stocks Today | S&P 500 ends up slightly as tech dips, inflation cools

The S&P 500, the Nasdaq and the Dow all declined for the week with Equities had started the session strong after data showed U.S. consumer prices increased less than expected in January. This prompted traders to slightly raise the chance of a 25 basis point interest-rate cut in June to 52.3% from 48.9%, according to the CME Group's FedWatch tool. But heavyweight technology and communications services ended the session lower as investors were jittery ahead of Monday's U.S. holiday for Presidents Day. "Larg ...