U.S. Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Mixed at Midday as Fed Rate Cut Looms
U.S. stocks are treading water near record highs at midday Monday, December 8, 2025, as Wall Street kicks off a pivotal week dominated by the Federal Reserve’s next interest‑rate decision and a burst of blockbuster deal news. By late morning in New York, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was modestly lower, while the S&P 500 was roughly flat and the Nasdaq Composite edged higher, reflecting a cautious “wait‑and‑see” mood rather than outright risk‑on or risk‑off positioning. Reuters+1 At the same time, traders are digesting a hostile takeover twist in Hollywood, a major AI data‑infrastructure acquisition by IBM, and sharp moves in biotech and semiconductor names that are
