US stocks experienced a slight pullback on Monday after reaching record highs last week, with the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq all easing. Investors are weighing optimism about trade and potential Fed rate cuts against concerns about persistent inflation and high stock valuations. Corporate deal activity spurred gains in some stocks, including Metsera, ODP, and Anywhere Real Estate. Post navigation Gold rate today: Prices jump Rs 2,200 to fresh high of Rs 1,16,200/10 gm; silver also hits record Adani valuation boost: Group firms gain Rs 1.78 lakh crore in two days; Sebi clearance fuels investor confidence