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Stock Market Today: Dow drops 400 points, and S&P 500 and Nasdaq all fall as market breadth sours; rising oil prices and Treasury yields rise add to jitters.

On August 6, 2026, the stock market faced significant drops, with the Dow falling 400 points and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also declining amidst increasing oil prices and treasury yields, causing market jitters. Key updates included ongoing concerns in the tech sector related to AI, a rally in the S&P 500 that hasn't been considered extreme yet, and the Dow nearing a record with its longest winning streak in 10 months. In other news, stocks remained steady despite jobless claims data, treasury yields experienced minor increases, and Sandisk shares slid post-earnings. Investors showed activity in retail stocks, notably SpaceX, amid upcoming share distributions.

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Newsroom Staff

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Thursday, August 6, 2026

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2:03 PM EDT