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Stock Market News for Aug 6, 2026U.S. stock markets closed mixed on Wednesday halting the August rally.
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InvestorsHub51d agoneutral
US futures steady as Iran negotiations, earnings and economic data dominate attention: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall StreetU. S. stock index futures traded with little direction on Thursday as investors monitored diplomatic developments involving Iran, assessed another round of corporate earnings and looked ahead to key labour market data due later this week.
The Wall Street Journal51d agoneutral
Chip Stocks Weaken, Oil Steady as Investors Await Hormuz ProgressChip stocks fell in Asia and the U.S. as investors once again grew nervous about the durability of artificial-intelligence spending, while oil held steady in early European trade.
Benzinga Prediction Markets51d agoneutral
Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up or Down Today?The S&P 500 snapped a four-session winning streak on Wednesday as investors locked in profits from technology stocks, even as the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to another record high. Despite the pullback, Polymarket traders continue to expect the benchmark...
Motley Fool51d agoneutral
The Federal Reserve's Initial August Inflation Forecast Has Arrived, and It Contains a Glaring Red Flag That Can Come Back to Bite Wall StreetA modest silver lining for headline inflation is overshadowed by one of the central bank's favorite inflationary measures.
Associated Press51d agobearish
World shares are mixed and Kospi falls 4.6% after tech giants decline on Wall StreetShares were mixed Thursday in Europe and Asia and South Korea’s Kospi dropped more than 4% following declines for some Big Tech giants including memory chipmaker SK Hynix. Oil prices held steady, with Brent crude trading near $79 a barrel. Uncertainty about the direction of the U.S. war with Iran is still overhanging markets despite hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
AFP51d agoneutral
Asian stocks mostly down with tech firms back under pressureMost Asian markets sank on Thursday with tech firms back under pressure after a four-day rebound amid lingering AI worries, while oil rose even as Iran said it was finalising a deal with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz.Easing tensions in the Middle East and comments from Washington about a US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz have also helped equities this week by pushing oil prices down and tempering inflation and rate hike concerns.
Barrons.com51d agoneutral
Review & Preview: The Dow’s Streak SurvivesThe Dow Jones Industrial Average weathered a slide in a handful of key stocks on Wednesday to notch its third closing high in a row. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.8%. While the S&P pulled back from its previous closing high, the Dow marked its 24th of the year and third in as many days.
Stocktwits51d agobearish
US Stock Futures Inch Higher Following S&P 500, Nasdaq Drop As Investors Brace For SpaceX Share Unlock — GOOGL, UBER, META, FLUT, AMZN In Focus911.5 million shares held by SpaceX employees and early investors become eligible for sale on Thursday.
Reuters Videos51d agoneutralVIDEO
Dow closes at record on Mideast optimism; SpaceX, AMD drag Nasdaq<body><p>STORY: U.S. stocks ended mixed on Wednesday, with the Dow adding about half a percent to notch another record high close, the S&P 500 slipping marginally and the tech-heavy Nasdaq dropping more than eight-tenths of a percent.</p><p>The Nasdaq saw its first decline in five sessions as AMD fell 7% and SpaceX stumbled nearly 14% following the release of its quarterly earnings.</p><p>SpaceX shares could face additional pressure from the expiration of the stock's post-IPO lock-up period starting on Thursday, said Shana Orczyk Sissel, founder and CEO of Banríon Capital Management.</p><p>"There will likely be a lot of folks looking to sell their positions that they've held for a long time, to monetize their investment, which they've had for a while since the company was private. That's going to put pressure on the stock. [FLASH] So I would not be a buyer of SpaceX until we have a better idea of what kind of float's going to be out there after these lockups expire."</p><p>:: Amgen</p><p>Outside of tech, shares of Amgen gained about four-and-a-half percent on a second-quarter sales boost for the drugmaker, helping to lift the blue-chip Dow.</p><p>Rival Eli Lilly jumped about 5% after the company raised its full-year revenue forecast.</p><p>And shares of Disney rose roughly three-and-a-half percent after the entertainment giant beat quarterly profit expectations.</p></body>
Zacks51d agoneutral
Sigma Lithium Corporation (SGML) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should KnowSigma Lithium Corporation (SGML) reached $10.55 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -4.95% change compared to its last close.
Zacks51d agobearish
Copart, Inc. (CPRT) Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market: Key InsightsIn the most recent trading session, Copart, Inc. (CPRT) closed at $28.91, indicating a -1.67% shift from the previous trading day.
Zacks51d agobearish
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to KnowAST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) concluded the recent trading session at $68.38, signifying a -2.74% move from its prior day's close.
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Here's Why Trip.com (TCOM) Fell More Than Broader MarketTrip.com (TCOM) concluded the recent trading session at $45.96, signifying a -1.88% move from its prior day's close.
Zacks51d agoneutral
Here's Why Kroger (KR) Fell More Than Broader MarketKroger (KR) closed at $56.68 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.92% move from the prior day.
Zacks51d agoneutral
Here's Why HP (HPQ) Fell More Than Broader MarketIn the latest trading session, HP (HPQ) closed at $28.52, marking a -1.04% move from the previous day.
Zacks51d agoneutral
Camtek (CAMT) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should KnowIn the most recent trading session, Camtek (CAMT) closed at $147.6, indicating a -2.65% shift from the previous trading day.
Zacks51d agoneutral
Humacyte, Inc. (HUMA) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key FactsHumacyte, Inc. (HUMA) concluded the recent trading session at $0.73, signifying a +2.33% move from its prior day's close.
Zacks51d agobearish
On Holding (ONON) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to NoteIn the closing of the recent trading day, On Holding (ONON) stood at $38.19, denoting a +1.54% move from the preceding trading day.
The Wall Street Journal51d agoneutral
U.S. Stocks Mixed as Tech Wobbles Offset Hormuz HopesU.S. stocks finished mixed as optimism about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz was offset by more volatility in artificial-intelligence wagers.
Investor's Business Daily51d agobearish
Dow Jones Futures: Nvidia Lifts Dow To High, But Google, SpaceX Skid; Sandisk, Western Digital Earnings LateThe Dow Jones hit a new high thanks to Nvidia, but Google, SpaceX and AMD weighed on the Nasdaq. Sandisk, Western Digital fell late.
Barrons.com51d agobullish
Albemarle Earnings Jump 3,300%. Commodity Prices Helped.Wall Street was looking for earnings per share of $3.20 from sales of $1.6 billion, up from a comparable EPS of 11 cents and sales of $1.3 billion in the second quarter of 2025. Things are a lot better year over year because commodity prices are up. Through Wednesday trading, Albemarle stock was down 16% year to date and up 74% over the past 12 months.
Barrons.com51d agobullish
Joby Stock Falls Despite a Sales BeatJoby Aviation topped second-quarter sales estimates and raised its 2026 revenue outlook, but investors remain focused on certification and the launch of its electric air-taxi service.
MT Newswires51d agobearish
US Equity Markets Mixed as SpaceX, AMD Shares Drop; Iran Announces Hormuz PlanUS equity indexes were mixed Wednesday as SpaceX (SPCX) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stocks decl
MT Newswires51d agobearish
Sector Update: Energy Stocks Fall Late AfternoonEnergy stocks were lower late Wednesday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index falling 1.8% an