Stock market today: Live updates

• Major U.S. stock indexes ended Monday, July 6, 2026, higher following a holiday-shortened week. • The Dow Jones Industrial Average achieved a historic milestone, crossing the 53,000 mark for the first time to set both intraday and closing records.

• Major U.S. stock indexes fell sharply on Tuesday, reversing the gains seen at the start of the week. • The Dow Jones Industrial Average briefly reached a new record high before turning lower, while chip stocks faced a significant retreat.

• European nations are evaluating strategies to enhance their own collective defense capabilities as NATO members meet to discuss security. • The shift is driven by growing uncertainty regarding the long-term reliability of U.S. military support and leadership within the alliance.

• China is increasingly decoupling from global market trends, remaining insulated from the inflationary cycles affecting other major economies. • This divergence is driven by a domestic stock market dominated by retail investors and a strategic shift by regulators and state banks to prioritize stability.

• South Korean lawmakers and investors are expressing growing unease over leveraged ETFs, which are criticized for potentially amplifying market volatility. • Policymakers are now demanding regulatory fixes to address the risks associated with these high-risk financial instruments.

• South Korea's KOSPI index experienced a sharp correction, tumbling 11% over five trading sessions. • The decline was primarily driven by heavyweight semiconductor stocks as investors worry that AI-related rallies have outpaced actual market fundamentals.

• Abbott Laboratories stock declined by 1.38% over the past week, closing at $94.12. • The price action indicates that sellers currently dominate the market, keeping the stock value below major moving averages.

• Boeing stock rose 3.17% to reach $233.27 following news of the company's expansion of 737 MAX production. • The growth is driven by the establishment of a fourth assembly line for the 737 MAX aircraft to meet demand.

• Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) shifted to a buying trend in the Indian financial sector during the second half of June. • FPIs purchased financial stocks worth ₹14,634 crore, reversing a trend from the first half of the month where they sold ₹11,263 crore.

• ING has announced progress on its €1.0 billion share buyback programme, which was originally initiated on April 30, 2026. • The company is executing the buyback to return capital to shareholders, though the exact total of shares repurchased to date was not specified in the snippet.

• Samsung is expected to report record-high Q2 profits driven by an AI-fueled windfall, although its shares have recently declined. • Market indices showed positive momentum, with the Dow ending at a record high and the Nasdaq rising 1% as chip stocks rebounded.