S&P 500 Dips as Stocks Signal Pullback

U.S. stock markets experienced a downturn on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq opening lower. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell nearly 50 points, while the S&P 500 saw a 0.3% decline. Similar to Monday’s optimistic performance, the Nasdaq Composite also opened down 0.4%. Despite this pullback, experts point to continued bullish sentiment on Wall Street, particularly following six consecutive days of gains for the S&P 500. A return to calmer trading conditions would mark a shift from the recent momentum.