Technology stocks extended their declines Friday, dragging broader indexes to weekly losses, as volatility reigned and inflation fears heightened.
Stocks opened the day higher, as traders bought stocks after Russian President Vladimir Putin said in televised remarks that there had been positive developments during talks with Ukraine, even as Russian forces continue to pound Ukrainian cities. By the afternoon, the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite had all turned lower, as investors weighed the risk of heading into the weekend holding stocks.