Stock Market Update Wednesday August 5, 2026 Dow Extends Record Run as Tech Weakness Weighs on Nasdaq. The Dow Jones Industrial Average notched another record close, extending its winning streak to five consecutive sessions as investors continued to reward companies delivering stronger-than-expected earnings. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite finished modestly lower, with profit-taking in large-cap technology stocks and recent market leaders weighing on broader equity performance.
Away From Stocks: Treasury yields dipped, with the 10-year at 4.61% and the 2-year at 4.19%. The 30-year yield hit 5.17%. The U.S. Dollar Index fell to 99.70. WTI crude was stable near $75/barrel. Gold surged past $4,300 after weeks of consolidation, driven by Japanese developments and changing Fed outlook. The VIX dropped below 16, hinting at shifting market dynamics.
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