Key Takeaways

U.S. equities declined at midday as a new report showed a big drop in consumer confidence. The Dow Jones Industrial Average , S&P 500 , and Nasdaq all fell.

Sempra ( SRE ) was the worst-performing stock in the S&P 500 after the energy infrastructure provider's results missed estimates and it slashed its outlook on regulatory issues and higher costs.

Shares of Zoom Communications ( ZM ) slumped when the video conferencing provider's guidance fell short of forecasts with more companies requiring their employees to return to the office rather than work remotely.

Super Micro Computer ( SMCI ) shares tumbled as the troubled computer servicer maker has yet to produce financial reports required by Nasdaq in order to avoid delisting.

Home Depot ( HD ) shares advanced when the biggest home-improvement retailer beat profit and sales forecasts as damage caused by two major hurricanes drove up demand for building supplies.

Shares of Solventum ( SOLV ) rose as the healthcare firm sold its purification and filtration business to Thermo Fisher ( TMO ) for $4.1 billion.

American Tower ( AMT ) shares gained after the real estate investment trust (REIT) posted better-than-expected revenue on higher leasing demand from its telecom and wireless carrier clients.

Oil and gold futures slid. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note sank. The U.S. dollar lost ground to the euro, pound, and yen. Prices for most major cryptocurrencies continued their recent slump.

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