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How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Aug. 6

How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Aug. 6

Last updated: August 7, 2026 1:49 pm
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Stocks edged lower on Wall Street as oil prices rose and more company earnings reports rolled in.

The S&P 500 fell 0.2 percent Thursday, and was just below the record it reached on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.9 percent, and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.1 percent.

Warner Bros. Discovery rose after reporting better-than-expected earnings. Honeywell Aerospace slumped after turning in results that fell well short of forecasts.

The price of Brent crude rose nearly 4 percent. Treasury yields moved higher in the bond market.

On Thursday:

The S&P 500 fell 13.59 points, or 0.2 percent, to 7,709.96.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 464.02 points, or 0.9 percent, to 53,885.10.

The Nasdaq composite fell 15.09 points, or 0.1 percent, to 26,348.35.

The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies fell 17.64 points, or 0.6 percent, to 3,001.55.

For the week:

The S&P 500 is up 220.24 points, or 2.9 percent.

The Dow is up 1,400.07 points, or 2.7 percent.

The Nasdaq is up 974.50 points, or 3.8 percent.

The Russell 2000 is up 70.21 points, or 2.4 percent.

For the year:

The S&P 500 is up 864.46 points, or 12.6 percent.

The Dow is up 5,821.81 points, or 12.1 percent.

The Nasdaq is up 3,106.36 points, or 13.4 percent.

The Russell 2000 is up 519.64 points, or 20.9 percent.

The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors. They are meant for general informational purposes only and should not be construed or interpreted as a recommendation or solicitation. The Epoch Times does not provide investment, tax, legal, financial planning, estate planning, or any other personal finance advice. The Epoch Times holds no liability for the accuracy or timeliness of the information provided.

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