The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished the trading day down, pressured by weaker-than-expected earnings releases from key corporations. Market analysts cited worries regarding overall economic performance as a contributing factor to the decline. While the Dow struggled, the Nasdaq Composite Index saw a marginal increase, driven by gains in select technology stocks.

Specifically, disappointing results from companies like 3M and DuPont contributed significantly to the Dow’s negative performance. Investors are closely watching upcoming economic data releases for further clues about the direction of interest rates and the overall health of the economy. The market remains sensitive to any indications of slowing growth or rising inflation.