US stocks were mixed in early trading on Wednesday as investors weighed the latest corporate earnings and economic data.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.1%, while the S&P 500 was up 0.1% and the Nasdaq Composite added 0.3%.

Investors are closely watching the latest earnings reports from major companies, including Apple, Microsoft, and Alphabet, as well as economic data on inflation and retail sales.

The mixed trading comes after a volatile session on Tuesday, when stocks rallied in the final hour of trading to erase earlier losses.

The market has been on edge in recent weeks as investors assess the impact of rising inflation and the potential for the Federal Reserve to begin scaling back its support for the economy.

Despite the mixed trading, the major stock indexes remain near record highs as investors continue to bet on a strong economic recovery.

In early trading, technology stocks were among the top performers, while energy and financials lagged behind.

Overall, the market is likely to remain volatile as investors navigate through a busy earnings season and economic data releases.