Key TakeawaysThe S&P 500 edged 0.2% lower on Thursday, April 18, 2024, in its fifth consecutive day of losses amid concerns about inflation.Las Vegas Sands shares fell as the casino operator said a remodeling project at a property in Macau would weigh on its results.Shares of Genuine Parts Co. jumped after the auto parts distributor raised its full-year profit guidance. After trading higher for much of the day, major U.S. equities indexes lost ground in the afternoon to end Thursday's session mixed. The S&P ...