The nasdaq has slipped, with reports varying on the extent of the decline, ranging from 0.12 percent to 0.29 percent, and even a reported gain of 1.18 percent. The tech sector is showing caution amid earnings season, with some outlets citing a pullback or selloff in tech stocks. The broader market sentiment appears to be mixed, with other indexes such as the dow, ftse 100, russell 2000, and s&p 500 also experiencing declines, although the extent and causes of these movements are not entirely clear.