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Dow Falls 150 Points; NY Empire State Manufacturing Index Rises In August

Aug 17, 2026 · 09:39 AM ET· updated 1h ago
Dow Falls 150 Points; NY Empire State Manufacturing Index Rises In August

US stocks mixed, Dow falls 150 points. Dow down 0.31%, NASDAQ up 0.03%, S&P 500 down 0.12%. Tech shares up 0.4%, consumer staples down 0.8%.

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The stock market went slightly down today, but some good news came from factories in New York saying they're doing better in August. When different parts of the market move in different directions, it means people aren't sure what to expect next.

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