The NASDAQ fell for a fifth straight session, down 4.6% this week, marking its worst monthly performance since March 2025.
US stock indices closed lower Friday, led by a 0.24% decline in the NASDAQ as technology shares extended losses. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.05% and 0.09%, respectively, capping a week of modest but persistent selling pressure.
The NASDAQ has now fallen for five consecutive sessions, dropping 4.6% this week and 6.21% in June. If sustained, this would be its worst monthly performance since March 2025, when it declined 8.21%. The S&P 500 also posted its fifth straight daily loss, down 1.95% for the week, its steepest weekly decline since early June.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average remains the relative outperformer, up 1.65% for the month despite Friday’s dip. Meanwhile, the Russell 2000 rose 0.07%, extending its weekly gain to 1.01% and monthly advance to 3.10%.