2026 Nasdaq

• The Nasdaq slipped on July 16, 2026, as technology stocks lost momentum amid a broader market focus on June retail sales and weekly jobless claims. • Netflix is under scrutiny with its stock down 21.4% year-to-date and nearly 42% over the past year due to slowing user engagement and a shift in investor interest toward AI. • Despite the decline, Bank of America Global Research reiterated a buy rating and a $125 price target on July 14, citing potential growth in advertising and live content.

• The Nasdaq and S&P 500 rose on July 14, 2026, following the release of consumer price index data showing inflation cooled more than analysts expected. • While the broader market climbed, IBM shares tumbled after the company reported a quarterly miss in its financial results. • Kevin Warsh is scheduled to testify before the House Financial Services Committee on Tuesday and the Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday.

• Nasdaq's Nordic exchanges emerged as leaders in Europe's listing landscape during the first half of 2026, attracting global issuers and growth companies seeking liquidity. • Key listings on Nasdaq Helsinki included the circular-economy firm Lassila & Tikanoja and financial platform Easor following partial demergers. • In April 2026, the Finnish industrial owner and compounder Auroora Group Plc officially entered the Main Market.

• Nasdaq futures climbed on July 6, 2026, as technology stocks rebounded following the holiday weekend. • Investors are returning to the market with a focus on identifying key catalysts that could drive further growth in the tech sector. • This rebound signals a shift in investor sentiment and a renewed appetite for risk after a brief market pause.

• The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are closed on July 3, 2026, suspending all regular trading sessions for US stocks, ETFs, and major indices like the S&P 500. • This market closure is part of a long weekend holiday schedule, halting activity for the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite. • Upon reopening, investors will focus on upcoming US economic data, Federal Reserve signals, and the potential recovery of AI and semiconductor stocks.

• The NYSE and Nasdaq will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. • Because July 4 falls on a Saturday, the federal government and financial markets have shifted the holiday observance to the preceding Friday. • This closure creates a three-day weekend for Wall Street, with normal trading operations scheduled to resume on Monday, July 6.

• U.S. stock markets closed higher on July 1, 2026, with the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite leading the gains. • The S&P 500 also rose, reflecting a broad increase in value across 500 large companies and overall positive market sentiment. • The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw more subdued activity due to the performance of its industrial and financial components.

• Nasdaq futures climbed on June 29, 2026, as investors reacted positively to hopes for a diplomatic resolution between the U.S. and Iran. • U.S. officials confirmed that peace talks remain "on track," providing a sense of stability despite the occurrence of recent clashes. • This development is significant as geopolitical stability often reduces market volatility and encourages bullish sentiment in tech-heavy indices.

• Nasdaq futures declined on June 26, 2026, following a broad sell-off in global technology stocks. • The downturn is driven by investor skepticism regarding artificial intelligence valuations and the increasing costs associated with data center infrastructure. • This shift reflects a growing market concern that the high costs of AI implementation may outweigh immediate financial returns.

• The Nasdaq and S&P 500 declined on June 24, 2026, following a volatile trading session characterized by a downturn in technology stocks. • Investors are closely monitoring the upcoming after-hours earnings report from memory-chip manufacturer Micron to gauge the current state of AI demand. • This event is critical as the market seeks clarity on whether the AI-driven growth trend remains sustainable amidst recent tech sector instability.

• The S&P 500 and Nasdaq declined for the third consecutive day on June 24, 2026, driven by renewed selling pressure in the technology sector. • AI chip designer Cerebras (CBRS) saw its shares tumble 20% following its first public earnings report, which forecast a gross margin contraction of up to 10 percentage points this quarter. • Oil prices dropped to their lowest level since the start of the war, while FedEx (FDX) shares dipped slightly despite reporting quarterly results that beat Wall Street estimates.