The stock market displayed a mixed performance today, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average reaching another record high for the third consecutive session, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices fell following disappointing retail sales data. Investors are closely monitoring upcoming economic reports, including jobs and inflation, as concerns about slowing economic growth and the impact of AI on financial stocks weigh on market sentiment. Despite some positive movements, such as tech and earnings-driven gains, broader indices struggled to maintain momentum, causing fluctuations in trading patterns.