US stocks sink over Trump tariff threats, the future of robotics in hospitals

Yahoo Finance | January 26, 2026 at 12:03 AM UTC
Neutral 85% Confidence
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Key Points

  • US major averages (DOW, S&P 500, NASDAQ) all closed down significantly, with the S&P 500 wiping out year-to-date gains.
  • Serve Robotics acquired Diligent Robotics, expanding its autonomous delivery services from sidewalks into hospitals and healthcare.
  • Bilt Rewards introduced new credit cards offering points for mortgage payments and capped interest rates at 10% for one year, aiming to simplify the path to homeownership.
  • Analysis of the VIX index suggests that while a sudden jump often leads to short-term market dips, it historically precedes positive S&P 500 returns over longer periods (1 month to 1 year).
  • The 30-year T-bond yield is nearing 5%, with historical trends indicating a potential stock market rollover when yields reach this level.
  • Cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, also saw declines, behaving as risk assets during the market's 'risk-off' sentiment.

AI Summary

The video discusses a 'risk-off' day in US markets, with major indices experiencing declines due to trade war tensions and a bond sell-off. It also highlights the expansion of Serve Robotics into hospitals and Bilt's new mortgage rewards program, alongside an analysis of market volatility and bond yields.

Model Analysis Breakdown

Model Sentiment Confidence
Gemini 2.5 Flash Neutral 85%
Consensus Neutral 85%