US Stocks Mixed, Dow Record High
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 03, 2026
The market experienced mixed performance with the Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting a record high, while the Nasdaq Composite declined due to drops in computer chip companies like Nvidia. Weaker-than-expected U.S. job growth data eased inflation concerns, potentially reducing the likelihood of multiple interest rate hikes by the United States — Federal Reserve, which is generally positive for investors.
U.S. stocks showed mixed performance on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average reaching a new record high, while the Nasdaq Composite fell due to declines in computer chip companies. The S&P 500 remained largely unchanged. Weaker-than-expected U.S. job growth data, with 57,000 jobs added against an expectation of 100,000, suggested a potential easing of inflation. This development could reduce the pressure on the United States — Federal Reserve to raise interest rates multiple times this year, a prospect welcomed by investors. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell after the job data release. Companies like National Beverage and Dollar Tree saw their stocks rise due to dividend announcements and stock buyback programs, respectively. Cryptocurrency-related stocks, including Robinhood Markets and Coinbase, also performed well following a rise in Bitcoin's price. However, major chipmakers such as Micron Technology, Nvidia, and Lam Research experienced significant drops, reflecting concerns about overvaluation in the artificial intelligence sector. International markets also saw mixed results, with Asian indexes like South Korea's Kospi, Japan — Tokyo, and China — Shanghai falling due to chip company losses, while European indexes like France's CAC 40 rallied. Brent Crude prices settled slightly higher after earlier drops.
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