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Why the Dow is slipping while tech powers S&P 500 and Nasdaq higher on Friday
Economy
Published on 25 April 2026
One part of the market is moving opposite to tech’s surge
Despite a big Friday jump in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, the Dow Jones is lagging. Tech stocks are driving most of the gains, lifting the broader indexes where growth and software-heavy names carry more weight. The Dow’s different mix of legacy industrial and financial stocks can make it move differently, even on the same trading day.
- Tech stocks are leading the rally across Nasdaq and S&P 500
- Dow Jones underperforms due to its different stock mix
- Sector weights matter more than headline index direction
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