Stock Market on Aug. 18, 2026: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq close lower, with tech under pressure as semi stocks sell off; Home Depot reports earnings
US stocks fell on Tuesday, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all closing lower. Tech stocks were under pressure due to a sell-off in semiconductor shares. Home Depot reported earnings, contributing to the market's volatility. Higher oil prices and rising Treasury yields also weighed on investor sentiment.
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- ✓ Oil prices and Treasury yields rose due to Middle East concerns
- ✓ The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq closed lower on Tuesday
- ✓ Tech stocks were under pressure due to a sell-off in semiconductor shares
- ✓ Home Depot reported earnings on Tuesday
What changed
The market's decline on Tuesday was marked by a significant sell-off in tech stocks, particularly semiconductor shares.
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Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq close lower as tech stocks sell off
US stocks fell on Tuesday, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all closing lower. Tech stocks were under pressure due to a sell-off in semiconductor shares. Home Depot reported earnings, contributing to the market's volatility. Higher oil prices and rising Treasury yields also weighed on investor sentiment.
Why it matters
The stock market's decline is attributed to various factors, including rising oil prices and Treasury yields, driven by Middle East concerns. A global bond sell-off has also been putting pressure on stocks. The market's performance is closely watched as investors assess the impact of economic indicators and corporate earnings on the overall market.
What is confirmed
- Oil prices and Treasury yields rose due to Middle East concerns
- The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq closed lower on Tuesday
- Tech stocks were under pressure due to a sell-off in semiconductor shares
- Home Depot reported earnings on Tuesday
- A global bond sell-off has been putting pressure on stocks
What to watch next
- Further earnings reports from major companies
- Changes in oil prices and Treasury yields
- Economic indicators on inflation and interest rates
confidence 85%Sources used for this update (5)
- WSJ — Oil Prices, Treasury Yields Rise With Mideast Concerns
- CNBC — Stock futures are little changed after Wall Street starts the week with losses, hurt by higher oil prices and rising yields: Live updates
- Yahoo Finance — Global bond sell-off pressures stocks: AlphaCheck
- MarketWatch — Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq fall, with tech under pressure as semi stocks sell off; Home Depot reports earnings
- Barron's — U.S. Markets Dropped Tuesday; Klarna Group Posted Biggest Loss
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