Broader Market Weakens as Energy and Software Stocks Fall

The broader market weakened on June 16, with the S&P 500 down -0.18% and Nasdaq Composite falling -0.83%, driven by declines in energy producers due to a drop in crude oil prices and weaker software stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose +0.69%. A sharp decline in U.S. housing starts also negatively impacted the market.

By Rich Asplund Tue, June 16, 2026 at 6:15 PM GMT+3 6 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Broader Market Weakens as Energy and Software Stocks Fall

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