US Stocks Close Mixed as AI Shares Fluctuate and Apple Dips

The U.S. stock market concluded Thursday's trading session with mixed results, as volatility returned to artificial intelligence-related stocks and shares of Apple declined following price increases on its products.

The S&P 500 index experienced a slight decrease, closing down less than 0.1% after fluctuating between gains and losses throughout the day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a modest increase of 0.1%, while the Nasdaq composite fell by 0.5%.

Micron Technology emerged as a market mover, with its shares climbing after the memory chip manufacturer reported profit and revenue figures for the latest quarter that significantly surpassed analyst expectations. Concurrently, Treasury yields softened in the bond market, influenced by a report indicating that inflation trends are aligning with economists' forecasts.

On Thursday, June 25, 2026:

• The S&P 500 fell 0.73 points to close at 7,357.49.
• The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 71.72 points to reach 51,920.62.
• The Nasdaq composite declined 118.03 points to 25,358.60.
• The Russell 2000 index, representing smaller companies, rose 21.23 points to 3,007.86.

Looking at the week ending June 25:

• The S&P 500 is down 1.9%.
• The Dow is up 0.7%.
• The Nasdaq has fallen 4.4%.
• The Russell 2000 has gained 0.9%.

Year-to-date performance as of June 25:

• The S&P 500 has increased by 7.5%.
• The Dow is up 8%.
• The Nasdaq has seen a 9.1% rise.
• The Russell 2000 has climbed 21.2%.