Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq struggle for traction as bond yields drift higher; Walmart stock dips after results. — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-500-and-nasdaq-struggle-for-traction-as-bond-yields-drift-higher-walmart-stock-dips-after-resContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. US Stock Futures Muted as Bond Yields Rise and Walmart Shares Drophttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-500-and-nasdaq-struggle-for-traction-as-bond-yields-drift-higher-walmart-stock-dips-after-reshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-500-and-nasdaq-struggle-for-traction-as-bond-yields-drift-higher-walmart-stock-dips-after-res#u45786Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:26:16 +0000US stock futures are mixed or losing ground as the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq struggle for traction. Market pressure stems from rising bond yields and a decline in Walmart stock following the company's latest financial results. While some indices show muted activity, the Dow has fallen specifically in response to threats from Donald Trump regarding an "Economic D-Day." This volatility follows a previous day of gains on Wall Street.Why it mattersBond yield movements typically influence equity valuations by increasing borrowing costs and altering the attractiveness of fixed-inco