Investors eyed risks around a high-stakes US-Ukraine meeting, kicking off a week dominated by a Federal Reserve speech that could define the outlook for interest rates.

Stocks are mixed Wednesday morning as selling of AI-related technology names continues and Target gives clues on consumer spending.

The benchmark S&P 500 index declined for a fourth consecutive day on Aug. 20 and the Nasdaq Composite was dragged lower as mega-cap technology stocks continue to sell off. Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off!

Stock markets fluctuated on Wednesday, with many investors sticking to the sidelines while hoping for clues on US interest rate moves.

Wall Street's main indexes fell on Wednesday, with a selloff in tech stocks driving the Nasdaq to a two-week low as caution prevailed ahead of the Federal Reserve's highly anticipated Jackson Hole symposium this week.

Stock futures are down on Aug. 20 as investors await Fed meeting minutes and key earnings from Target and Lowe's. See the latest market moves

U.S. stock futures were trading lower early Wednesday as traders awaited earnings reports from America’s big-box retailers and the release of