Nasdaq Composite · New York
The Nasdaq Composite fell 2.9% over the full trading week ended July 17 to close at 25,520.24 after a mid-week advance gave way to sharp losses on Thursday and Friday. The index rose from 25,873.18 on July 13 to a weekly high of 26,269.23 on July 15 before retreating. Tech-led selling and rotation into value stocks were the dominant themes amid earnings and geopolitical developments.
The Nasdaq Composite advanced from 26,121.16 on July 6 to 26,281.61 on July 10, 2026, for a net gain of about 0.6% amid mid-week volatility. The index dipped sharply on July 7 before recovering strongly in later sessions. Tech and AI-related names drove much of the movement, with mixed economic data providing additional context.
The Nasdaq Composite advanced roughly 2.1% over the four trading sessions, closing at 25,832.67 after an early-week rebound that offset later semiconductor weakness. A strong Monday gain on easing tensions gave way to profit-taking in chip stocks mid-week, while softer jobs data supported broader sentiment. The shortened week featured mixed daily moves but delivered a net advance for the index.
The Nasdaq Composite declined every trading session from June 22 to 26, closing at 25,297.62 after starting the week at 26,166.60. Persistent weakness in mega-cap technology and semiconductor stocks drove the index lower by 4.6%, marking one of its largest weekly drops in over a year. Broader market rotation and concerns around AI-related spending weighed on sentiment despite some positive earnings in memory chips.
The Nasdaq Composite rose 2.43% to 26,517.93 in the holiday-shortened week, advancing sharply Monday on a U.S.-Iran peace framework before partial retracement and Thursday recovery. Gains were concentrated in mega-cap technology and semiconductors while energy lagged amid plunging oil prices. The Federal Reserve's updated projections introduced hawkish signals that tempered broader enthusiasm.
The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.70% over the full week to close at 25,888.84 on June 12, recovering from a sharp selloff the prior Friday. The index rebounded on Monday but faced renewed pressure midweek before closing higher on Thursday and Friday. A hotter-than-expected May jobs report and concerns over interest rates and AI spending drove the earlier decline, with tech and chip stocks leading the subsequent stabilization.
The Nasdaq Composite fell 4.7% over the June 1-5 trading week, closing at 25,709.43 after starting near 27,087. The index traded mostly flat early in the week before a sharp 4.2% drop on June 5. Stronger-than-expected May employment data drove Treasury yields higher and weighed on growth-sensitive shares.
The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.89% to close at 26,853.98 on June 3, 2026, after reaching record levels earlier in the week. The decline followed gains on June 1 and 2 amid mixed trading influenced by geopolitical developments. Breadth was negative across major indexes, with the Dow and Russell 2000 also posting losses.
The Nasdaq Composite closed at 27,093.90 on June 2, 2026, up 0.03% from the prior session and continuing a recent upward trend amid strength in technology shares. The index has posted gains in recent sessions, building on May's close of 26,972.62. AI-related momentum and chip sector performance provided key support. Investors are monitoring upcoming economic data and earnings for further direction.
