US Equities Decline, Tech Leads Losses
Analysis based on 48 articles · First reported Jan 30, 2026 · Last updated Mar 26, 2026
The US equities market experienced a broad decline, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and NASDAQ Composite all falling significantly. This indicates a negative sentiment across various sectors, particularly technology, while some energy stocks like Chevron Corporation and Valero Energy showed resilience and even reached all-time highs. The VIX increased, reflecting heightened market uncertainty.
United States equities closed lower on Thursday, with major indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and NASDAQ Composite experiencing significant declines. The technology and consumer goods sectors led the losses, while some energy companies like Salesforce, Chevron Corporation, and Valero Energy Corporation managed to post gains, with Chevron Corporation and Valero Energy Corporation reaching all-time highs. Conversely, companies such as NVIDIA Corporation, Lam Research, Arista Networks, and Applied Materials Inc. saw substantial drops. The VIX rose, signaling increased market volatility. In commodities, Gold Futures fell, while Petroleum and Brent Crude rose. The European Union===Euro remained stable against the United States===United States dollar, while the United States===United States dollar strengthened against the Japan===Japanese yen.
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