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Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Wobble as Tariffs Hit

The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq struggled for direction on July 24, 2026, as a tech-sector rout and new Trump tariffs arriving simultaneously unsettled investors. The dual pressure raises margin concerns for import-heavy companies and clouds near-term earnings guidance across major indices.

US Stocks Drop as AI Spending Fears, Oil Rise

US stocks fell on Wednesday as investors questioned the return on surging AI spending and crude oil prices rose, adding inflation pressure. The Nasdaq dropped 1.73%, the S&P 500 fell 1.08%, and the Dow slid 0.89%.

Chip Stocks Drop 5%, Nasdaq 100 Falls 2.5%

A 5% drop in semiconductor stocks dragged the Nasdaq 100 down 2.5% and pushed the S&P 500 lower by more than 1%, even as most stocks in the index rose. Chips had led the recent market rebound, making the sector the sharpest single-day drag when sentiment reversed.

Nasdaq Drops 4% as Fed Rate-Hike Bets Hammer AI Stocks

The Nasdaq dropped 4% on Wednesday as rising bets on Federal Reserve rate hikes hit AI and technology stocks hard. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones also fell, reflecting broad investor concern that borrowing costs could stay higher for longer.

Tech Pullback Drags S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq Lower

The S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq all fell as a technology sector pullback pressured major indexes. Geopolitical focus on U.S.-Iran negotiations added uncertainty without a clear directional catalyst for markets. Investors are monitoring both tech valuation pressure and potential oil market shifts tied to diplomatic develop

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Nasdaq Tumbles Over 2% As Chip Stocks Rout Drags Wall Street Lower

A 5% drop in semiconductor stocks dragged the Nasdaq 100 down 2.5% and pushed the S&P 500 lower by more than 1%, even as most stocks in the index rose. Chips had led the recent market rebound, making the sector the sharpest single-day drag when sentiment reversed.

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