US stock market today: Dow edges up but S&P 500 and Nasdaq fall as Trump’s China tariff threat hits Apple, Nvidia, Regeneron and Gap—even as inflation cools

US Stock market today saw the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slip as investors reacted to rising US-China tensions while inflation showed signs of cooling. President Trump’s fresh comments on China reignited trade fears, even as the Fed’s preferred PCE inflation index pointed to easing price pressures. The Dow edged slightly higher, but uncertainty remains as trade talks stall and tariffs return to the spotlight. Despite the volatility, stocks are set to close May with strong gains. From tech rallies to falling Regeneron shares, this market update covers all key moves and numbers that investors need to watch closely right now.