Dow Jones Drops Over 350 Points as US Market Sentiment Shifts

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1The Dow Jones rose over 350 points as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new record highs.

US stock indices experienced a sharp reversal on Thursday, with the Dow Jones dropping over 350 points, while the S&P 500 fell 0.4% and the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.2% after both hit record intraday highs. Amidst the volatility, Apple shares touched a new all-time high of $290.33, surpassing its previous peak. However, technology and semiconductor stocks faced significant pressure, including declines in Amazon, Broadcom, and Micron Technology. This market shift occurred as oil prices rebounded from earlier losses, with investors shifting focus toward potential negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. Market participants remain cautious as they weigh geopolitical developments and corporate earnings against overall risk appetite.

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What changed: Updated the story to include Apple's record high, specific percentage declines for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, the performance of tech laggards, and the impact of rebounding oil prices and U.S.-Iran geopolitics.

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What changed: Updated the story to reflect the Dow Jones reversing its gains to drop over 350 points during midday trading, driven by disappointing earnings from US Foods.

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What changed: Updated to include Thursday's market opening performance and identify falling oil prices as a new positive driver for stocks.

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What changed: The story was updated to include the Dow Jones targeting the 50,000 level and the Nasdaq attempting to reach new record highs.

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What changed: The report was updated to include S&P 500 futures reaching a new record high of $7,390 and establishing the year-to-date low reference point of $6,352.

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What changed: The story was updated to include the S&P 500 settling above the 7,300 level and the Fear and Greed index remaining in 'Greed' territory through Wednesday.

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What changed: The story was updated to include reports of a potential US-Iran peace memorandum as a primary driver for the market rally and falling oil prices.

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What changed: Updated the story to include Apple (AAPL) hitting a record closing high and a market valuation exceeding $4.2 trillion.

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What changed: Updated the story to confirm that the Nasdaq index reached a new record high, specifically linked to the easing of US-Iran geopolitical tensions.

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What changed: Updated Dow Jones gains to over 600 points, included the specific S&P 500 record closing level, and added robust earnings reports as a key driver for the rally.

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What changed: Added information that the Dow Jones Industrial Average has officially exited correction territory following its record close.

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What changed: The story was updated to specify that the Nasdaq index led the market rally sharply in the final hour of trading due to optimism over a U.S.-Iran deal.

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What changed: The story was updated to include reports of a potential diplomatic breakthrough between the U.S. and Iran, which contributed to the market rally.

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What changed: The story was updated to highlight U.S. market outperformance relative to global peers and to clarify that geopolitical risks involving Iran remain a concern for investors.

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What changed: Added specific details regarding the U.S. decision to pause ship guidance through the Strait of Hormuz as a factor for lower oil prices.

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What changed: Identified AI chip stocks specifically as the sector driving the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to record highs.

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What changed: Updated the story to include Intel's 13% surge as a driver for record highs and linked the decline in oil prices to easing Middle East tensions.

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What changed: Updated final closing figures for the Dow and S&P 500, identified easing oil prices as a key market driver, and confirmed the S&P 500 reached a new intraday record high.

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What changed: Updated to reflect the full recovery of previous session losses and the inclusion of Trump's upcoming visit to China as a new market catalyst.