Markets consolidated and closed down after the SPX saw nine straight days of gains. Palantir (PLTR) posted a strong earnings but high expectations may be behind some of its downside action after hours. Berkshire Hathaway (BRK/B) sold off after Warren Buffett announced he will be stepping down as CEO in 2026. Microsoft (MSFT) became the new market cap king after overtaking Apple's (AAPL) valuation. Caroline Woods carries investors through the day's top stories.