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Dow Tumbles on Tariff Fatigue; Nasdaq Marks Record Close

By Fernanda Horner | August 07, 2025, 4:33 PM

After a volatile day that earlier saw the Dow up triple digits, the blue-chip benchmark settled 255 points lower amid tariff fatigue, especially as Caterpillar (CAT) warned of a $1.5 billion profit hit due to tariffs. The S&P 500 settled just below fair value, while the Nasdaq marked a fresh record close on news that President Trump's 100% levies on imported chips will not apply to companies “building in the United States.” Plus, Trump revealed that Stephen Miran, chair of the Council of Economic Advisors, will replace Adriana Kugler on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.

Continue reading for more on today's market, including: 

  • Fortinet stock's dismal outlook dragged the sector today. 
  • Unpacking Duolingo stock's stellar quarterly report
  • Plus, why ABNB brushed off a quarterly win; an options strategy to use; and an AI infrastructure stock to watch.

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5 Things to Know Today

  1. Moon exploration stock Firefly Aerospace (FLY) made its Nasdaq debut today, opening 55.6% above its initial public offering (IPO) price. (MarketWatch)
  2. OpenAI launched GPT-5, its latest and most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model, which isreportedly faster, smarter, and now available to all ChatGPT users.(CNBC)
  3. Disappointing guidance weighed on Airbnb stock.
  4. Long straddles are a good options strategy for earnings season: learn more
  5. This AI infrastructure stock is quietly moving higher.
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Oil Prices Lower Before Trump-Putin Meeting

Oil prices edged lower on Thursday, as investors debated whether an end to Russia's war with Ukraine could be imminent ahead of a meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in the coming days. September-dated West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell 46 cents, or 0.7%, to close at $66.43 per barrel. 

Gold prices settled higher, and earlier surged to a two-week high as demand for the safe-haven commodity rose amid heightened trade tensions and the potential for interest rate cuts. August-dated gold futures rose 0.6% to settle at $3,452.60 per ounce.

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