US Stock Market Today: The Wall Street index was trading lower on Thursday on account of mixed quarterly reports from companies, rising bond yields and geopolitical situation in the Middle East region. The Dow Jones Industrial Average index went down by 387.28 points or 0.71% to close at 53,961.84 while the S&P 500 index was lower by 19.23 points or 0.25% to close at 7,704.32. The Nasdaq Composite index was lower by 51.40 points or 0.19% to close at 26,312.04.
US Stock Market Today Live: Market Snapshot
| Index | Latest | Change | Change % |
| Dow Jones | 53,961.84 | -387.28 | -0.71% |
| S&P 500 | 7,704.32 | -19.23 | -0.25% |
| Nasdaq Composite | 26,312.04 | -51.40 | -0.19% |
| Nasdaq 100 | 29,405.85 | -81.94 | -0.28% |
| Russell 2000 | 3,020.50 | +1.31 | +0.04% |
| DJ Transportation | 21,424.10 | -153.30 | -0.71% |
| S&P 100 | 3,828.31 | +13.83 | +0.36% |
| VIX | 15.75 | -0.06 | -0.38% |
US Stock Market Today: Key Market Indicators
| Indicator | Latest | Change | Change % |
| Crude Oil | 76.13 | +0.91 | +1.21% |
| Brent Crude | 80.81 | +1.36 | +1.71% |
| Gold | 4,271.03 | +23.63 | +0.56% |
| US 10Y Yield | 4.640% | +0.02 | +0.52% |
| DXY | 99.75 | +0.07 | +0.07% |
| Euro | 1.154 | -0.09% | |
| Yen | 157.852 | +0.06% |
Stock Market Today: Global Market
| Index | Latest | Change % |
| FTSE 100 | 10,868.09 | -0.19% |
| CAC 40 | 8,739.90 | +0.81% |
| DAX | 26,198.80 | +0.28% |
| Nikkei 225 | 65,683.26 | -0.93% |
| Hang Seng | 25,530.28 | -1.49% |
| Straits Times | 5,638.99 | +1.03% |
| KOSPI | 6,296.38 | -4.58% |
What Is Happening in the US Stock Market Today?
US stocks opened higher but subsequently fell as investors concentrated on the mixed earnings results of companies and geopolitics around the world while companies like Microsoft, Chevron and Disney rose, companies like Boeing, Alphabet, UnitedHealth and IBM were the reasons for falling in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Higher oil prices and bond yields led to careful trading.
Why Is US Stock Market Down Today?
Several factors are weighing on Wall Street:
- The Dow Jones fell by 387 points and was the worst performing US major index.
- Alphabet (Google) fell further following the underperformance of large cap tech stocks.
- Corporate results which were mixed from Sandisk, Western Digital and Peloton dampened investors’ spirits.
- Increased crude oil prices raised fears of inflation.
- Investors were cautious ahead of the Strait of Hormuz negotiations.
- Higher bond yields dampened interest in growth stocks.
- The profit-taking mood followed the recent surge that took the S&P 500 close to all-time highs.
PayPal Shares Surges
PayPal stock climbed by 1.57% to reach $58.84 and performed better than a number of fintech peers. PayPal’s stock witnessed demand from investors due to the rise in buying activity in the digital payments space even as the overall market was weak.
Google Stock Decline
Alphabet (GOOG) was down 1.15% at $358.26 and one of the standout decliners in both the Dow Jones and the Nasdaq, while other parts of the tech industry stayed relatively stable as investors pared back their holdings of the internet behemoth.
Micron Shares Falls
The Micron Technology stock went down by 1.89% to $876.28 due to losses following poor sentiments in the semiconductor industry. The stock has been under pressure despite its impressive performance in the year with gains of 705.55%.
Gold & Silver Prices Today
Gold prices kept moving up as there was a preference for safer assets among the investors due to the political tension as well as the rise in the prices of crude oil. The spot gold rose by 1.0% to $4,285.84 an ounce while the US gold futures price rose by 0.9% to $4,345.80. Gold reached its highest price since June 18, 2026, which marked four consecutive gains.
Bitcoin Prices Today
The price of Bitcoin fell by 0.77% to reach $64,350.40 while the highest intraday level was at $64,954.26 while the price of Ethereum rose by 0.09% and was trading at $1,908.27, while the price of Cardano increased by 1.32%. The majority of major altcoins, including Solana, XRP, Avalanche and Polkadot, traded in negative territory, reflecting cautious sentiment across the crypto market.
🟢 Market Open (Opening Bell)
| Index | Open | Change | Change % |
| Dow Jones | 54,286.75 | -61.37 | -0.11% |
| Nasdaq Composite | 26,411.62 | +48.18 | +0.18% |
| S&P 500 | 7,733.42 | +9.87 | +0.13% |
US Stock Market Today: Top Gainers
| Company | Price | Change % |
| Zoetis | $78.26 | +5.20% |
| Becton, Dickinson & Co. | $179.07 | +4.93% |
| Occidental Petroleum | $56.21 | +4.46% |
| Schlumberger | $52.10 | +4.39% |
| T-Mobile US | $179.10 | +3.25% |
US Stock Market Today: Top Losers
| Company | Price | Change % |
| UPS | $103.93 | -3.50% |
| Intuit | $319.62 | -2.54% |
| Boeing | $234.37 | -2.42% |
| CVS Health | $96.73 | -2.41% |
| Citigroup | $134.97 | -1.94% |
What Investors Should Watch Next in the US Stock Market
- Expectations for federal funds interest rates by the Federal Reserve.
- Middle Eastern geopolitical issues and the Strait of Hormuz situation.
- US inflation and employment reports to be released soon.
- Earnings from tech giants.
- US Treasury yields and movements in oil prices.
- The performance of artificial intelligence, semiconductor and banking stocks.
- Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.
FAQ’s: US Stock Market Today
Why is the US stock market down today?
Mixed earnings, higher Treasury yields, rising oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty weighed on investor sentiment.
How much is the Dow Jones down today?
The Dow Jones fell 387.28 points (-0.71%).
What is the S&P 500 trading at?
The S&P 500 stood at 7,704.32 and down 19.23 points (-0.25%).
Which stock gained the most today?
Zoetis led major S&P 500 gainers with a 5.20% rise.
Which stock lost the most today?
UPS was among the biggest decliners and falling 3.50%.
Disclaimer: Market data is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Prices and market conditions may change rapidly.
