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U.S. Equities See Midday Sell-Off Ahead of Fed Minutes and Earnings Reports

In a midday sell-off on Wednesday, U.S. equities declined as investors awaited the release of minutes from the latest Federal Reserve meeting and earnings reports from Nvidia. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all saw losses.

One notable event affecting the market was a warning from Palo Alto Networks, which resulted in a significant drop in the company’s shares and also impacted other cybersecurity firms. Additionally, shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance fell after S&P Global announced the replacement of the drugstore chain in the Dow by Amazon.

In other news, International Flavors & Fragrances experienced a decline in its stock price following a 50% dividend cut and missed quarterly earnings estimates. Furthermore, shares of EQT and other natural gas producers surged as the price of natural gas rose due to geopolitical tensions involving Iran and Israel.

On a more positive note, Garmin saw a jump in its stock price after beating estimates for profit and full-year sales. Similarly, Norfolk Southern shares gained momentum following an announcement from activist investor Ancora Holdings Group about potential leadership changes at the company.

Oil futures rose, while gold prices dropped. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note was higher, and the U.S. dollar fluctuated against other major currencies. Most major cryptocurrencies traded lower.

Historically, midterm market corrections are a common occurrence and can be influenced by a variety of factors, including geopolitical events, corporate earnings reports, and changes in monetary policy.

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