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Stocks Log Weekly Losses as Chip Rout Continues

By Laura McCandless | July 17, 2026, 4:26 PM

The Dow and Nasdaq both dropped over 300 points on Friday, while the S&P 500 finished deep in the red as well, firming up weekly losses for all three benchmarks. Another semiconductor selloff weighed on the market today, as well as a sharp post-earnings drop from Netflix (NFLX). Wall Street's "fear gauge," the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) notched its highest close in almost three weeks, while the small-cap Russell 2000 Index (RUT) marked its third-straight weekly loss as it extends its pullback from record highs.

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

  • Why we recommended an Intel options trade last Sunday. 
  • Next week will bring earnings from Alphabet, Tesla, and more. 
  • Plus, more on NFLX; AAPL pushes past NVDA; and a list stocks to watch by 2030.

Closing Indexes Summary July 17

NYSE and Nasdaq Stats July 17

5 Things to Know Today

  1. President Donald Trump has made election security a top priority, accusing China of intervening in the 2020 presidential race. (Reuters)
  2. Sweetgreen (SG) shares soared after the recent Cyclospora outbreak was linked back to Taylor Farms. (Stocktwits)
  3. Netflix to end biannual viewership reports
  4. Apple reclaimed its spot as the world's most valuable company
  5. Incase you missed it: a list of stocks with long-term potential

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Unusual Options Activity July 17

Oil Prices Surge 16% on the Week

Oil prices ticked higher Friday after Kuwait said Iran attacked a major power and water desalination plant. August-dated West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 4.5% to settle at $82.49, marking a roughly 16% rise for the week. 

August-dated gold futures inched 0.7% higher to $4,015.09 per ounce, still losing roughly 3% for the week as Middle East tensions ramped up. This marked its largest weekly drop in six.

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