https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nasdaq-drops-as-tech-megacap-declines-outweigh-upbeat-chip-outlookContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nasdaq-drops-as-tech-megacap-declines-outweigh-upbeat-chip-outlookhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nasdaq-drops-as-tech-megacap-declines-outweigh-upbeat-chip-outlook#u18254Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:01:16 +0000The Nasdaq dropped on Thursday despite positive AI demand signals from Micron and Qualcomm. Big Tech shares fell due to concerns over hyperscaler spending and potential interest rate hikes. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 87.33 points to 51,936.23.What's confirmed:The Nasdaq closed lower on Thursday.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 87.33 points, or 0.17 per cent, to 51,936.23.Micron shares rose 14% and Qualcomm shares rose 5%.The S&P 500 closed near flat.Micron reported a 346% sales jump.Apple shares fell nearly 5% after increasing prices for MacBooks and iPads to offset rising