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Dow Suffers First Back-to-Back Loss in 3 Weeks

By Laura McCandless | September 24, 2025, 4:27 PM

Stocks fell for the second straight day, continuing to retreat from record highs. The Dow dropped 171 points, while the S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq finished firmly in the red as well. This is the first time the blue chip index has logged back-to-back losses since September 3.

AI-related stocks appeared to succumb to profit taking following their recent surge, with many analysts pondering the sector's high valuation. Meanwhile, new home sales jumped 20.5% in August to the highest level since January 2022. 

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

  • Government funding gave lithium stocks a boost. 
  • Alibaba stock hit three-year highs on AI buzz. 
  • Plus, an encouraging SPX signal; GM upgraded; and MU's post-earnings dip. 
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5 Things to Know Today

  1. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has approved amendments that would eliminate the $25,000 minimum equity rule for day trading. (CNBC)
  2. Typhoon Ragasa is slamming into China after killing 17 in Taiwan.(Reuters)
  3. The AAII report is strongly bearish, an encouraging point for bullish contrarians. 
  4. UBS expects General Motors' profit margins to return to the 8-10% range. 
  5. Micron stock brushed off an upbeat earnings report. 
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Oil Jumps to 3-Week Highs

Oil prices climbed after a surprise drop in U.S. weekly crude inventories. November-dated West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude added $1.58, or 2.5%, to $64.99 per barrel, its highest close since September 2. Brent futures, meanwhile, hit a seven-week high. 

Gold prices moved below record highs, with U.S. gold futures for December delivery shedding 1.3% to settle at 3,732.10 per ounce. 

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