Nasdaq, Dow, and S&P 500 fell on Thursday, as Walmart (WMT) weighed on markets, while investors continued to await Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech at Jackson Hole on Friday. S&P 500 (SP500) -0.

The stock market has been pricing in a strong economy, even if “conditions are lining up to disappoint those elevated expectations,” says Bob Elliott, co-founder of Unlimited Funds.

President Trump's tariffs continue to affect global markets and the economy. Follow along for live updates on stocks, bonds and other markets, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite.

When Nvidia, the chip producer, reports earnings next week, investors expect the S&P 500 to have a bigger reaction than when the Fed chair delivers a big speech on Friday.

A flight to quality trade happens when investors begin to get more defensive and risk-averse, buying stocks that they perceive as higher-quality and avoiding low-quality ones. It’s typical of a market that is seeking safety as some investors bail out, and may presage a market drop.

With inflation eating into your savings, relying solely on your nine-to-five paycheck might not be enough. This is where investing comes in. The stock market is in the red again, with major indexes wobbling on renewed concerns about economic growth and interest rate policy.

Live Updates Live Coverage Has Ended Monday Wrap-up 4:11 pm The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF closed at 591.36 Monday, down 0.04%. BREAKING NEWS: INTEL 12:32 pm Bloomberg just reported — literal seconds ago — that the Trump Administration is discussing taking a 10% stake in Intel (Nasdaq: INTC).

The stock market is heading into a catalyst-filled week as Fed Chair Jerome Powell gets ready to speak at Jackson Hole and big retailers report earnings.

President Trump's tariffs have tipped the economy toward stagflation, but investors have another serious problem in the stock market's elevated valuation.

Investing in stocks or ETFs that pay dividends is an effective way to balance a portfolio during times of uncertainty.