US stocks today: Nasdaq ends lower with tech slip; investors assess softer jobs data
- Posted on July 2, 2026
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US stocks today: Nasdaq ends lower with tech slip; investors assess softer jobs data
US markets closed mixed as weak June jobs data cooled rate hike fears. Nasdaq fell on tech and chip stock declines, while the Dow rose strongly. Tesla slipped despite strong deliveries. Softer payrolls reduced Fed tightening expectations, offering near-term relief, even as inflation concerns tied to oil prices persisted.