The S&P 500 fell on Monday, weighed down by declines in technology stocks. Wall Street also assessed the latest developments in the Iran war negotiations and awaited the release of inflation data closely watched by the Federal Reserve.

The broad market index fell 0.37% to 7,472.79, while the Nasdaq Composite declined 1.32% to end at 26,166.60. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 148.01 points, or 0.29%, led by a nearly 4% gain in Caterpillar.

Major tech names pulled the market into negative territory. Shares of Alphabet dropped 5%, spurred by concerns around artificial intelligence talent departures. Amazon and Meta Platforms lost 4.8% and 2.3%, respectively. Microsoft shares also declined 3%.

SpaceX was another laggard. The stock fell 16%, posting its third straight daily decline.

SPI up 21 - Gold firms - Oil steady - WTC answers.

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