"Global Markets Hold Steady Amid Mixed Trading and Inflation Concerns"

U.S. stocks remain steady near record highs despite mixed profit reports from major companies like Macy’s and Lowe’s. Nvidia's stock fell, while Macy’s, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, AutoZone, Zoom Video Communications, and Lowe’s saw gains after reporting better-than-expected results. The U.S. economy is expected to support profit growth, and Treasury yields are holding steady. Wall Street is facing criticism for high prices and concerns about market gains being driven by a small group of large companies. Stock markets abroad showed mixed results.