The Economic Times

Why is the US stock market split as Americans vote in the 2026 midterm elections today? Dow falls as S&P 500 and Nasdaq rise; Apple, Nvidia, and AMD in focus - gold and silver dip

US stock market today: US stocks opened mixed on Tuesday as Americans voted in the midterm elections. Investors are also waiting for AMDs earnings report after the closing bell. By 9:43 a.m. ET, the Nasdaq and S&P 500 were up, and the Dow was down. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 338.36 points, or 0.65%, to 51,645.62. The S&P 500 rose 20.31 points, or 0.27%, to 7,561.71. The Nasdaq gained 189.93 points, or 0.75%, to 25,354.30.