DOW JONES TOP MARKETS HEADLINES AT 9 PM ET : U.S . STOCKS MIXED AS STRONG EARNINGS OFFSET AI CREDIT FEARS | MORE ...

What happened: U.S. stocks ended mixed as generally strong earnings offset worries about the sustainability of the debt-fuelled artificial-intelligence boom. Key numbers: Pending home sales fell in September to the lowest level on record. Why it matters: Treasury yields edged lower after weaker-than-expected housing reports highlighted the strain of elevated mortgage rates. Fannie and Freddie shares soared as Bessent said stock restructuring could happen before Trump's term ends, though he noted reasons any restructuring isn't imminent and the market may have overreacted. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

U.S. stocks ended mixed as generally strong earnings offset worries about the sustainability of the debt-fuelled artificial-intelligence boom.

Treasury yields edged lower after weaker-than-expected housing reports highlighted the strain of elevated mortgage rates. Fannie and Freddie shares soared as Bessent said stock restructuring could happen before Trump's term ends, though he noted reasons any restructuring isn't imminent and the market may have overreacted.