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 fell at midday Friday, with the Nasdaq down 1.62% and S&P 500 off 0.91% as tech and AI-linked shares led declines. Broadcom shares dropped after margin warnings, while Oracle’s outlook fueled concerns over AI spending profitability. Treasury yields climbed, pressuring growth stocks. The Dow slipped 0.30%, holding up better than tech-heavy indexes.