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Nasdaq Down 150 Points; Chicago Fed National Activity Index Drops In July

Aug 24, 2026 · 09:45 AM ET· updated 42m ago
Nasdaq Down 150 Points; Chicago Fed National Activity Index Drops In July

US stocks mixed, Nasdaq down 150 points. Dow up 0.10%, Nasdaq down 0.63%, S&P 500 down 0.30%. Consumer staples up 1.1%, tech down 1.2%.

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Why It Matters

The stock market had a bumpy day—some parts went up, but tech stocks dropped and the overall market edged down a little. When business activity slows down (like the Chicago Fed showed), it's a sign to watch whether companies can still make good profits.

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