US Stocks Decline as Tech Sector faces Renewed Selling Pressure
NEW YORK – November 14, 2025 – US stocks retreated today, November 14, 2025, as investors reassessed recent gains amid ongoing concerns about the technology sector and shifting economic data.The S&P 500 experienced broad-based weakness, with several major tech companies leading the decline. Market participants are now focused on upcoming economic reports and Federal Reserve policy signals for further direction.
The downturn reflects a recalibration of risk appetite following a period of strong performance for equities. While overall consumer spending showed mixed signals-necessary consumption increased by 0.5%-other areas experienced declines, with discretionary consumption falling by 2.6% and communication services down 2.0%. This divergence underscores the uneven nature of the economic recovery and adds to investor uncertainty. The S&P’s strongest performers and weakest stocks reveal a clear divide in market sentiment.
Among the S&P 500’s strongest stocks,lyondellbasell Industries (LYB) led gains with a 4.4% increase, followed by cisco Systems (CSCO) at +4.3%, Albemarle Corp (ALB) at +3.8%, Ball Corp (BALL) at +3.7%, and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (RAIN) at +3.5%. conversely, Robinhood Markets (HOOD) experienced the largest decline, falling 9.6%, while Seagate Technology Holdings (STX) dropped 8.0%. Walt Disney (DIS) and Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR) both decreased by 7.8%, and Tesla (TSLA) closed down 7.7%.
These shifts highlight a rotation away from high-growth technology stocks and towards companies perceived as more resilient in a possibly slowing economic environment. Daniel Marván of Fio banka, as, provided the data. Investors are closely monitoring inflation data and corporate earnings reports for clues about the future trajectory of the market.
