U.S. Stocks Rebound as AI Credit Fears Ease Ahead of Tesla Earnings

U.S. stocks closed mostly higher on Oct. 19, the Wall Street Journal reported, as worries eased that AI profits would not cover heavy borrowing by firms like CoreWeave. Technology shares led the rebound as investors awaited Tesla earnings. I see this as lenders' nerves, not AI demand, driving short-term swings that touch retirement savings.