The Dow Jones index wavered Tuesday after the CPI inflation report. Nvidia stock surged on AI chip sales to China.

President Donald Trump announced a significant development in his trade war against the United States' trading partners. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of July 6, 2025. The video was published on July 8,

Stock market hours today on July 3 are different from usual days. On July 3, US stock markets, including Nasdaq and NYSE, will close early at 1 p.m. Eastern. Bond markets shut at 2 p.m. Other exchange sessions will close later in the evening.

S mall caps and blue chips lagged a generally down market Friday as the Russell 2000 and Dow Jones Industrial Average were responsible for most of the selling. Meanwhile the Nasdaq and S&P 500 tried to limit losses as Nvidia NVDA and Palantir PLTR continued to attract buyers on the stock market today.

The S&P 500 closed slightly higher on Monday after President Donald Trump signaled he was open to negotiating trade agreements, including with key partners like the European Union. The comments boosted investor confidence that a global trade war could still be avoided.

Stock markets in the United States and Europe retreated Friday as US President Donald Trump ramped up his trade offensive. Trump threatened a 35-percent levy on Canada. Trump dampened earlier optimism by firing off more than 20 letters to governments.

Palantir Technologies powered up nearly 5% and reached a record high on the stock market today. A member of Investor's Business Daily's IBD 50 and IBD Big Cap 20 lists, Palantir is extended from a 133.49 buy point. The stock has nearly doubled so far this year.

U.S. stock markets closed mixed on Wednesday for second consecutive day. Market participants appreciated the U.S.-Vietnam trade deal and expectations of a U.S.-India trade deal. On the other hand, a tepid private jobs data and uncertainty about President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” unnerved investors.

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