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Dow Jones dips 0.1% to 53,770.27 amid mixed AI earnings and easing inflation.
On August 12, 2026, the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged down by less than 0.1% to close at 53,770.27. This slight decline occurred despite strong earnings reports from AI companies and a marginal decrease in inflation, which typically bolster investor sentiment. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite, however, posted gains of 0.3% and 0.5%, respectively, indicating a mixed market response.
Key points
- AI stocks like Super Micro Computer surged 19% after reporting earnings per share 84% higher than analysts expected.
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 53,770.27, a slight decrease of less than 0.1%.
- The U.S. inflation rate dipped marginally to 3.4% from the previous month's 3.5%, contributing to a decrease in Treasury yields.
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