Stock Market on Aug. 21, 2026: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq rebound, but finish week with a loss as rising bond yields rattle stocks

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1. 19d ago

   Tech stocks lead Wall Street after strong corporate earnings

   Technology stocks drove a market rally on August 27 following higher than expected spring profits from Salesforce and Nvidia. This follows a volatile week where the S&P 500 rose 0.3% on August 25 and drifted through August 26 as investors reacted to hotter than expected July inflation. While rising bond yields and a Meta ruling previously weighed on chip stocks, the latest earnings reports provided a boost to the sector. The market remains sensitive to inflation data and its impact on rate-cut expectations.

   Why it matters

   Investors are balancing corporate profit growth against macroeconomic pressures. Higher July inflation has shifted expectations for interest rate cuts. This tension creates volatility in high-growth sectors like technology.

   What is confirmed

   • The S&P 500 rose 0.3% on August 25.
   • July inflation was higher than economists expected.
   • Nvidia and Salesforce reported higher spring profits than expected.

   Still unconfirmed

   • A ruling regarding Meta contributed to stocks edging lower on August 26.
   • Falling oil prices helped support stock prices on August 25.

   What to watch next

   • Further inflation reports
   • Upcoming corporate earnings announcements
   Sources used for this update (5)

   1. apnews.com — How major US stock indexes fared Monday 8/24/2026
   2. apnews.com — How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 8/25/2026
   3. www.fool.com — Stock Market Today, Aug. 26: Stocks Edge Lower As Market Digests Meta Ruling and Awaits Nvidia's Earnings
   4. wtop.com — How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 8/26/2026
   5. apnews.com — How major US stock indexes fared Thursday 8/27/2026
   confidence 90%
2. 24d ago

   Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rebound but end week with losses

   US stock indexes rose on Friday, with the Dow surging 500 points, but finished the week with losses due to rising bond yields. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also posted weekly losses. Bitcoin jumped, nearing $80,000. Treasury yields edged upward, contributing to market volatility.

   Why it matters

   The recent fluctuations in the stock market have been influenced by rising bond yields and concerns about inflation. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq have experienced back-to-back weekly losses. The market's performance is closely watched as investors assess the impact of economic indicators on future market trends.

   What is confirmed

   • The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 500 points on Friday.
   • The S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted weekly losses.
   • Bitcoin jumped, nearing $80,000.
   • Treasury yields edged upward, contributing to market volatility.

   What to watch next

   • Future changes in bond yields
   • Upcoming economic indicators
   • Bitcoin's price movement
   Sources used for this update (8)

   1. WSJ — Stock Market News, Aug. 21, 2026: Bitcoin Jumps; S&P 500 Ends Friday With Weekly Loss
   2. MarketWatch — Stock Market on Aug. 21, 2026: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq rebound, but finish week with a loss as rising bond yields rattle stocks
   3. CNBC — Dow surges 500 points Friday, but index posts back-to-back weekly losses
   4. The New York Times — Stocks and Bonds Steady at the End of a Tumultuous Week
   5. Reuters — Wall St rises on the day but falls for the week; bond yields and Iran in focus
   6. Yahoo Finance — Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq post weekly losses as bond volatility remains in focus, bitcoin soars
   7. Investopedia — Markets News, Aug. 21, 2026: US Indexes Close Higher But Post Weekly Losses; Treasury Yields Edge Upward
   8. WSJ — U.S. Stocks Rise as Bitcoin Nears $80,000
   confidence 85%