US markets today: Wall Street slips after record highs; Pfizer-Metsera deal sparks pharma gains

US stocks experienced a slight pullback on Monday after reaching record highs last week, with the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq all easing. Investors are weighing optimism about trade and potential Fed rate cuts against concerns about persistent inflation and high stock valuations. Corporate deal activity spurred gains in some stocks, including Metsera, ODP, and Anywhere Real Estate.

US markets today: Wall Street slips after record highs; Pfizer-Metsera deal sparks pharma gains
US stocks experienced a slight pullback on Monday after reaching record highs last week, with the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq all easing. Investors are weighing optimism about trade and potential Fed rate cuts against concerns about persistent inflation and high stock valuations. Corporate deal activity spurred gains in some stocks, including Metsera, ODP, and Anywhere Real Estate.