Dow faces significant headwinds, tariffs, and weak global demand. Is it a good time to buy the dip after the dividend cut and disappointing Q2 earnings? See more on DOW here.

The Dow Jones index rose after surprise economic data. Tesla stock rallied on new plans to launch its robotaxi service.

Investors held onto hopes that the U.S. and Japan’s trade agreement could lead to a tariff breakthrough with other countries, and pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to fresh record highs.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq traded near all-time highs at midday as a strong earnings report from Alphabet lifted big tech stocks.

Trump’s tariffs and recent trade deals continue to affect global markets. Follow along for live updates on the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq.

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McDonald's ( MCD 0.45%) had the unfortunate distinction of posting the Dow Jones Industrial Average's worst stock performance in June. The shares dropped 6.9% during the month.

NASDAQ climbed above the resistance at 23,150 – 23,200 and is heading towards the 23,500 level. A move above 23,500 will push NASDAQ towards the 24,000 level. Dow Jones gained ground amid strong demand for industrials and financial stocks. The index received support at 44,600 – 44,700 and is trying to settle above the 44,900 level.