
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) Wednesday closed unchanged, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +0.32%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -0.08%.
Stocks on Wednesday settled mixed ahead of quarterly earnings results from Nvidia after the close. Target closed down more than -21% to lead retailers lower after cutting its full-year outlook due to flat sales and an inventory buildup. Also, technology stocks were under pressure on Wednesday from weakness in chip stocks.