How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 2/4/2026

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. stock market experienced a decline primarily driven by falling technology stocks, with the S&P 500 marking its fifth drop in six days [1][2]. Market Performance - The S&P 500 decreased by 35.09 points, or 0.5%, closing at 6,882.72 [2]. - The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 260.31 points, or 0.5%, reaching 49,501.30 [2]. - The Nasdaq composite fell by 350.61 points, or 1.5%, to 22,904.58 [3]. - The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies declined by 23.95 points, or 0.9%, to 2,624.55 [3]. Weekly Performance - For the week, the S&P 500 is down 56.31 points, or 0.8% [3]. - The Dow is up 608.83 points, or 1.2% [3]. - The Nasdaq is down 557.24 points, or 2.4% [3]. - The Russell 2000 is up 10.80 points, or 0.4% [3]. Year-to-Date Performance - Year-to-date, the S&P 500 is up 37.22 points, or 0.5% [3]. - The Dow is up 1,438.01 points, or 3% [3]. - The Nasdaq is down 337.41 points, or 1.5% [3]. - The Russell 2000 is up 142.64 points, or 5.7% [4]. Company-Specific Insights - Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) reported stronger profits for the latest quarter than analysts expected, yet its stock price fell, contributing to the overall decline in technology stocks [2].