Dow edges up, Nasdaq slumps as tech stocks drop
On August 26, 2024, the stock market had mixed results, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing at a record high of 41,240.52, up 0.2%. In contrast, the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.9%, down 152.03 points, highlighting a drop in technology stocks. Investors are keenly watching Nvidia's upcoming earnings report as well as inflation data due later in the week. Small-cap stocks gained slightly, while concerns over oil prices continued to emerge due to disruptions in Libya's oil production.