Tech Resilience and Geopolitical Headwinds: S&P 500 Navigates Oil Surge and AI Breakthroughs

Midday Market Momentum: A Tug-of-War Between Tech and TensionsAs of midday on Thursday, March 12, 2026, the U.S. stock market is navigating a volatile session characterized by a sharp divergence between high-growth technology earnings and escalating geopolitical risks. While the morning began with a retreat across major benchmarks, midday trading has seen a slight stabilization, though the primary indexes remain under pressure. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI) is currently down approximately 0.6%, wh ...