Dow Rises, Nasdaq Falls as Falling Yields and Oil Can't Rescue Chip Stocks

On August 24, 2026, the Dow rose 0.28% while the Nasdaq fell 0.38%. Treasury yields and oil prices both declined — usually a boost for growth stocks — but failed to lift tech shares. The split signals sector-specific earnings and valuation pressure in semiconductors, not a broad selloff. Nvidia's upcoming results are the next catalyst.