S&P 500, Nasdaq open lower as tech stocks weigh; MidEast in focus

August 6, 2026 9:38 AM EDT

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., August 5, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

Aug 6 (Reuters) - ‌The ​benchmark ​S&P 500 and the Nasdaq ‌opened lower on Thursday, ⁠weighed by a drop ‌in technology stocks ‌as strong forecasts from Western Digital and ​Sandisk failed to impress, while investors ⁠also awaited details on a Middle ​East peace deal.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average ​rose 77.7 ‌points, or 0.14%, at the open ⁠to 54,426.85. The S&P 500 fell 9.8 ⁠points, or 0.13%, at the ​open to 7,713.79, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 94.6 ‌points, or 0.36%, to 26,268.843 at ‌the opening ⁠bell.

(Reporting by ‌Johann M ​Cherian in Bengaluru; Editing by Devika ‌Syamnath)



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