US Stocks Close Mixed as Tech Giants Dip; Oil Prices Ease
The S&P 500 edged down, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained, as a decline in oil prices offered some relief from inflation concerns.
U.S. stock indexes finished a mixed session on Wall Street Wednesday, with losses in major technology companies impacting the market. The S&P 500 registered a slight decrease of 0.1%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a gain of 0.4%. The Nasdaq composite also fell, closing down 0.4%.
On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the S&P 500 fell 7.24 points to end at 7,358.22. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 182.06 points to 51,848.90, and the Nasdaq composite declined 110.40 points to 25,476.64. The Russell 2000 index, which tracks smaller companies, gained 0.4%, adding 11.15 points to reach 2,986.63.
Further easing of inflation concerns was supported by a drop in oil prices. Brent crude experienced a 3.8% decline, moving closer to its pre-conflict levels with Iran. Treasury yields also decreased in the bond market.
Looking at weekly performance, the S&P 500 is down 1.9%, with the Nasdaq composite experiencing a 3.9% decrease. Conversely, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has gained 0.6% for the week, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.2%.
Year-to-date, the S&P 500 has risen 7.5%, and the Dow is up 7.9%. The Nasdaq composite has seen a 9.6% increase over the year, while the Russell 2000 has recorded a significant 20.3% gain.