The three major indices of the U.S. New York stock market are all showing a downward trend as of 10:40 p.m. on the 23rd, Korean time. As corporate earnings reports continue, investors are maintaining a wait-and-see approach while keeping an eye on the cost burden associated with expanded artificial intelligence (AI) investments and geopolitical risks in the Middle East.

[Major Index Trends] At this time, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is trading at 51,849.56, down 369.02 points (0.71%) from the previous trading day. The S&P 500 index is down 0.80% at 7,438.76, and the Nasdaq Composite is trading 1.51% lower at 25,303.08, with weakness in large-cap technology stocks being particularly pronounced.

Tesla and Alphabet A Both Decline As of the same time, Tesla, which released its second-quarter earnings on the 23rd, Korean time, plunged 10.90%, while Alphabet A also failed to escape a downward trend, falling 5.66%.

Market attention is now focusing on Intel's Q2 2026 earnings report, scheduled for the early hours of the 24th, Korean time, following those of Tesla and Alphabet. Intel plans to unveil its earnings after the U.S. market close, with its future guidance being highlighted as a key point to watch. Analysts suggest that Intel's earnings and future outlook could impact investor sentiment not only in the U.S. semiconductor sector but also in domestic semiconductor-related stocks.

Future Investment Direction Going forward, investors are expected to gauge the market's direction by monitoring upcoming earnings reports from major big tech companies, the U.S. interest rate trajectory, international oil price movements, and geopolitical risks surrounding the Middle East.