There are conflicting reports about the performance of Wall Street, with some outlets stating that the market fell due to Middle East concerns, while others report that it rose as gains in chip stocks offset these concerns. The S&P 500 is reported to have fallen from a record high due to Middle East worries, but other indexes, such as the Nasdaq, are said to have closed at record highs. The overall direction of the market is unclear, with different sources providing differing accounts of the day's trading.