The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped back below a key benchmark as indexes finished mixed Wednesday. Jobs data and Venezuelan oil figured prominently in market action. Defense stocks swung wildly after a threat from President Donald Trump. And tech titan Alphabet (GOOGL) took Apple's (AAPL) crown as the second-most valuable company on the stock market today. The Dow fell 0.9%… 10:23 AM ET The Dow Jones index rose Thursday, but the Nasdaq slid as AI stocks Micron, Nvidia and Palantir tumbled. The December... 10:23 AM ET The Dow Jones index rose Thursday, but the Nasdaq slid... Get instant access to exclusive stock lists, expert market analysis and powerful tools with 2 months of IBD Digital for only $20! Get market updates, educational videos, webinars, and stock analysis. Learn how you can make more money with IBD's investing tools, top-performing stock lists, and educational content.