US Stock Market After the Opening Bell (Dec. 12, 2025): Dow Rises While S&P 500 and Nasdaq Slip as AI Trade Faces a New Reality Check
The Dow rose 0.2% after Friday’s open, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.2% and the Nasdaq fell 0.4%. Broadcom warned that rising sales of lower-margin AI chips could pressure profits, despite a $73 billion backlog. Oracle’s stock continued to drop after announcing a larger-than-expected increase in AI-related capital spending. Investors remain wary of AI profitability as the Fed’s recent rate cut lingers in the background.