US stocks today: S&P 500 and Nasdaq open lower as chip stocks drag, inflation fears persist
- Posted on May 19, 2026
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US stocks today: S&P 500 and Nasdaq open lower as chip stocks drag, inflation fears persist
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened lower on Tuesday, pressured by a selloff in heavyweight chip stocks and lingering inflation concerns as Treasury yields continued to rise.
