https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-dow-edges-up-oil-gains-on-fresh-energy-strikes-in-ukraineContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-dow-edges-up-oil-gains-on-fresh-energy-strikes-in-ukrainehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-dow-edges-up-oil-gains-on-fresh-energy-strikes-in-ukraine#u132272Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:16:32 +0000US equity indexes finished mixed as a jump in crude oil prices and a decline in technology stocks weighed on the broader market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged higher while the Nasdaq fell, driven by fresh energy strikes in Ukraine that renewed supply concerns. Meanwhile, diesel prices slipped following a push by Trump for a Russia-Ukraine truce, highlighting conflicting market forces between geopolitical conflict and diplomatic efforts. Asian share markets also showed choppiness as upcoming corporate earnings loomed over investors.Why it mattersGeopolitical tensions continue to dictat