Stock Market Midday, Aug. 14: Stocks Wobble on Falling Consumer Confidence, Reddit Jumps 14%

In mid-session trading, the S&P 500 is down 0.21% to 7,782.65 and the Nasdaq Composite is down 0.50% to 26,664.30 as investors weigh recent record highs against soft retail data. The move suggests a cautious near-term sentiment shift rather than a major fundamental repricing.

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In mid-session trading, the S&P 500 is down 0.21% to 7,782.65 and the Nasdaq Composite is down 0.50% to 26,664.30 as investors weigh recent record highs against soft retail data. The move suggests a cautious near-term sentiment shift rather than a major fundamental repricing.