Stocks slip as oil stays firm and long yields push higher; tech leads the retreat

U.S. stocks finished lower—pressure heaviest on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq while the Dow edged down—as crude stayed elevated and long‑end Treasury yields hovered near cycle highs amid a stalled U.S.–Iran truce; softer housing data added to the caution.

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U.S. equities eased after last week’s highs, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all closing lower as early gains in AI-linked semis couldn’t overcome a rebound in oil, firmer Treasury yields, and renewed Middle East jitters.

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August 13, 2026

U.S. stocks finished higher, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq outpacing a modest Dow gain as buyers leaned back into tech. Strength in memory/storage names set the tone, while optical communications slipped, creating a clear split within hardware.

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August 12, 2026

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U.S. stocks finished lower for a second straight session as investors avoided adding risk before Wednesday’s CPI report and continued to monitor the unresolved Strait of Hormuz disruption.

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