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Wall Street's main indexes opened subdued on Friday, July 24, 2026, following a technology-led selloff in the previous session. Investors are digesting fresh corporate earnings while keeping a close watch on escalating tensions in the Middle East and ongoing tariff developments. The Dow Jones Industrial Average managed a modest gain of 79.7 points, or 0.15%, at the open, reaching 51,791.37. The subdued opening reflects cautious sentiment as market participants weigh geopolitical risks and trade policy uncertainties against corporate earnings results.
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NEW YORK — Wall Street's main indexes opened subdued on Friday (Jul 24) after a tech-led selloff in the previous session, as investors digested fresh earnings reports and monitored developments in the Middle East and trade tariff negotiations.
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 79.7 points, or 0.15 per cent, at the open to 51,791.37.
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