The U.S. stock market experienced a slight decline on Thursday, with the S&P 500 slipping 0.2% after reaching record highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 238 points, or 0.5%, and the Nasdaq composite decreased by 0.3%. Tesla’s stock dropped 2.2% despite reporting better-than-expected quarterly results, as investors focused on its increased spending forecast. ServiceNow’s stock plummeted 14.7% due to concerns about competition from AI-powered rivals and a less optimistic revenue growth forecast. Conversely, CSX’s stock rose 5.8% after reporting strong performance. Oil prices fluctuated amid uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz, with Brent crude rising 0.8% to $102.70 per barrel. Tensions between the U.S. and Iran remain high, affecting global markets, with declines seen in Europe and Asia.
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Wall Street retreats from record highs before the bell as Iran war pushes oil above $100
