U.S. stocks have recovered a chunk of their losses since falling 10% below their all-time high earlier this month, in their first “correction” since 2023. The S & P 500 is down 6% from its record, and that drop has left the market looking less expensive than before, which had been a major criticism following its euphoric rise in earlier years.

Wall Street edged lower after getting pulled in opposite directions as President Donald Trump's latest tariff escalation creates winners and losers among auto stocks.

US stocks close lower, extending Wed.'s losses on Trump auto tariffs, but mixed tariff messages remain. Labor market holds up. Inflation data due Fri