US Stocks Open Mixed on Aug 6, 2026; Chip Declines Weigh on Dow
In early US trading on August 6, 2026, the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 2 points, or 0.01%, to 54,346, pressured by falling chip stocks. The S&P 500 edged up 2 points, or 0.04%, to 7,726, while the Nasdaq Composite dipped 6 points, or 0.02%, to 26,357. As of 9:40 pm Hong Kong time, the market showed a mixed performance, with semiconductor weakness dragging the blue-chip index lower.
As of 9:40 pm Hong Kong time, the Dow Jones Industrial Average stood at 54,346 points, down 2 points, or 0.01%. The S&P 500 index was at 7,726 points, up 2 points, or 0.04%. The Nasdaq Composite was at 26,357 points, down 6 points, or 0.02%. Declines in chip stocks weighed on the Dow in early trading, leaving the index slightly softer.