Dow, Small Stocks Jump. Tech Is Falling Behind.
Barrons·2026-01-08 21:21

Group 1 - Big tech stocks experienced a significant decline as investors shifted their focus to energy giants, defense companies, and smaller firms [1] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 270 points, or 0.6%, while the S&P 500 remained flat and the Nasdaq Composite fell by 0.4% [1] - The information technology sector has seen a loss of approximately 1% year-to-date, making it one of only two sectors with losses in 2026, alongside utilities [1]