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On August 15, 2025, U.S. stocks displayed mixed results as investors reacted to economic indicators showing unexpected inflation and retail sales growth. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.2%, inching towards a record, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell as concerns over potential semiconductor tariffs surfaced. Strong gains in UnitedHealth stock followed Warren Buffett's purchase of 5 million shares, while Applied Materials suffered a 14% drop amidst weak demand forecasts. Additionally, U.S. consumer sentiment saw its first decline in four months amid rising inflation expectations.
Source: YAHOO