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US stock market overview on the 18th: Dow Jones up 159 points, Nasdaq falls for second day

Tue May 19, 2026 8:13 am JST Market

On Monday, May 18, the US stock market saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average rebound 159.95 points from the previous week's close to settle at 49,686.12. Bargain-hunting in selective blue-chip stocks lifted the index, supported by a pause in the surge of US long-term interest rates. However, geopolitical uncertainties surrounding the US administration's response to the Middle East situation weighed on the broader market, with selling pressure mounting in semiconductor-related shares.

Salesforce, Inc. , The Travelers Companies, Inc. , and 3M Company posted gains, while ServiceNow, Inc. advanced significantly. Dominion Energy, Inc. , Brady Corporation , and LiveRamp Holdings, Inc. surged. Conversely, Caterpillar Inc. turned in a lackluster performance, and NextEra Energy, Inc. plunged.

The Nasdaq Composite Index fell for a second consecutive session, shedding 134.42 points to close at 26,090.73. Tesla, Inc. and NVIDIA Corporation faced a sell-off, while Micron Technology, Inc. and Seagate Technology Holdings plc tested lower levels. Mobileye Global Inc. languished, and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. lost ground. Meanwhile, Walmart Inc. and Costco Wholesale Corporation held firm, and Thomson Reuters Corporation jumped.

Source: MINKABU PRESS

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