US indices finished mixed amid renewed credit concerns at regional lenders and cautious comments from President Trump on drug pricing reforms. The Dow inched 0.1% higher, S&P 500 was flat, and Nasdaq fell 0.3% as technology lagged. Energy and industrials provided modest support, while bond yields stayed elevated. Traders rotated into defensives ahead of upcoming bank-earnings releases. Analysts said sentiment remains fragile until deposit stability improves and rate-cut guidance becomes clearer after next week’s Federal Reserve commentary.