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Nasdaq Down 100 Points; US Small Business Optimism Index Rises In July

Aug 11, 2026 · 12:00 PM ET· updated 1h ago
Nasdaq Down 100 Points; US Small Business Optimism Index Rises In July

Dow up 0.18% while NASDAQ and S&P 500 also rose. Industrials up 1.2%, consumer staples down 0.6%. Quantum, Planet Green, NIQ up, Cardinal, KLX, Life360 down.

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The stock market had a mixed day—some parts went up, some down. When small business owners feel hopeful about the future, it can be a sign that the whole economy might stay healthy.

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