U.S. Stocks Open Lower as Dow Falls 0.88% at Wednesday Start

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The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.85%, while the S&P 500 declined 0.52% at the open.

By Enna Lee

Published Oct 7, 2026, 9:32 AM EDT

U.S. stocks opened lower Wednesday, with all three major indexes posting declines at the start of trading.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.88%. The Nasdaq Composite declined 0.85%, while the S&P 500 dropped 0.52%.

Enna Lee

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Enna Lee reports on investing and digital-asset markets for TokenPost. Send corrections or tips to info@tokenpost.com.