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Updated Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:26:10 UTC · auto-refreshed every 15 minutes

Markets are selling off today — DJI, IXIC, GSPC all down significantly. Here are today's key index levels and what they mean for your research.

Today's biggest mover

Bitcoin 76,266

Significant move — possible trend signal or news reaction.

▲ 10.11%

Dow Jones

53,277

▼ 0.85% 455.40

NASDAQ

26,180

▼ 2.05% 548.70

S&P 500

7,674

▼ 1.43% 111.39

VIX

15.13

▼ 0.39% 0.06

Bitcoin

76,266

▲ 10.11% 7,000.11

10Y Yield

4.74

▲ 0.30% 0.01

Why is the stock market moving today?

Markets move on a combination of earnings, macro data (inflation, jobs, Fed policy), and sentiment shifts. Today's 4 of 6 tracked indices are down, suggesting risk-off sentiment.

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Key levels to watch

DJIA 53,277 ▼0.85% NASDAQ 26,180 ▼2.05% S&P 7,674 ▼1.43%

Dow Jones is at 53,277, down 0.85% today. A relatively normal daily fluctuation.

NASDAQ is at 26,180, down 2.05% today. This is a significant move that may signal a trend change or reaction to news.

S&P 500 is at 7,674, down 1.43% today. This is a significant move that may signal a trend change or reaction to news.

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FAQ

What time does the stock market open?

The US stock market (NYSE and NASDAQ) opens at 9:30 AM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Pre-market trading starts at 4:00 AM ET.

How do I track stock market futures?

This page shows live index prices during market hours. For pre-market and after-hours futures data, the S&P 500 futures (ES), Dow futures (YM), and NASDAQ futures (NQ) trade nearly 24 hours on CME Globex.

Why is the stock market going down today?

Markets decline for many reasons: disappointing earnings, weak economic data, Fed rate decisions, geopolitical events, or simple profit-taking. Check the VIX (volatility index) above — a spike often signals fear driving the sell-off.

What is the best way to research stocks?

Beyond checking daily market moves, serious investors use structured research: business quality scoring, valuation analysis, and risk assessment. Our AI stock research guide covers the framework.

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