Stock Market Midday, Sept. 15: Stocks Slide on AI and Bond Jitters
On Sept. 15, 2026, technology stocks face headwinds while rising crude weighs on industrials.
Overview
As of 11:37 AM ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI) is down 0.88% to 51,962, the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) has fallen 0.73% to 25,996, and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) is trading 0.45% lower at 7,586 as concerns over high energy costs and AI scaling pressure indexes.
Gold is trading at $4,286.84, down 0.33%, while the 10-Year Treasury yield is up 0.03% to 4.99%. Sector-wise, communication stocks are the top gainer, with a sharp decline in industrials and weakness in consumer cyclicals.
Details
Nvidia, Intel, and Micron Technology all gained slightly this morning as investors reassessed doomsday scenarios for artificial intelligence (AI). Cryptocurrency stocks, including Coinbase Global and Robinhood Markets, dropped ahead of a Senate vote on key legislation.
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