Dow Gains 260 Points; Nasdaq Drops on Chip Weakness
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- Dow ended up 260 points on July 27, 2026, while the S&P 500 eked out a gain in the same session
- Nasdaq finished lower on weakness in chips and tech stocks, even as Treasury yields and oil prices both fell
Why it matters: The Dow's 260-point gain contrasted with the Nasdaq's decline on July 27, 2026, driven by chip and tech-stock weakness — a divergence showing the rotation away from the tech sector while falling Treasury yields and oil prices eased broader financial conditions.
