US DJIA Closes 152 Points Lower; S&P 500 Experiences Fifth Consecutive Decline
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 21 2025
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Jobless Claims and Market Reaction: Initial jobless claims in the US exceeded expectations, leading to a focus on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's upcoming speech, while US stocks continued to decline.
Stock Market Performance: The DJIA fell by 152 points (0.3%), the S&P 500 decreased by 25 points (0.4%), marking its fifth consecutive day of losses, and the Nasdaq dropped 72 points (0.3%).
Walmart Earnings Impact: Walmart reported lower-than-expected earnings for Q2, resulting in a 4.5% decline in its stock price due to rising tariff costs.
Chinese ADRs Rise: Some Chinese ADRs saw significant gains, with NIO up 9.3%, XPeng Motors up 11.7%, and Miniso increasing by 6.4%, despite reporting a drop in interim net profit.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
