US Stock Market Today (Dec. 12, 2025): S&P 500 and Nasdaq Slide on Broadcom, Oracle as Investors Brace for Delayed Jobs & CPI Data
U.S. stocks are pulling back at midday after a record-setting week for major benchmarks, with technology and AI-linked names leading the decline as investors reassess the pace—and profitability—of Big Tech’s massive AI buildout. Around 12:30 p.m. ET, trading action shows a clear split: the Nasdaq-heavy trade is under pressure, while the Dow’s more value-oriented mix has held up better than tech as money rotates across sectors. AP News+1
