# S&P 500 and Nasdaq fall as megacap tech stocks tumble, Micron outlook

**Published:** 2026-06-25T19:11:04.226Z  
**Topic:** S P 500  
**Sentiment:** neutral  
**Publisher:** TrendWatcher — https://www.trendwatcher.in/article/0ecf33c6-bddf-437d-ab47-24b64d5e54dc

S&P 500 down 0.34% to 7,475 and Nasdaq off 1.28% to 26,178 on June 22, driven by Alphabet slump; Micron results due Wednesday could shift sentiment.

The S&P 500 slipped 0.34% to 7,475.17 and the Nasdaq Composite fell 1.28% to 26,178.26 on Monday, as declines in megacap technology names—including a sharp drop in Alphabet—outweighed an upbeat Micron forecast due later in the week【2】.  

| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,475.17 (-0.34%) |
| Nasdaq Composite | 26,178.26 (-1.28%) |
| Dow Jones | 51,727.06 (+0.29%) |
| 10‑yr Treasury yield | 4.55% (up from 4.47% pre‑jobs report) |

## Megacap tech drag outweighs broader market resilience  

The decline was led by Alphabet, which fell sharply after the release of U.S.–Iran negotiation news, while other megacap names such as Meta, Amazon and Microsoft also slipped【2】. Bill Northey of US Bank noted that the sector is “very sentiment‑driven” and tends to move together on a day‑to‑day basis, suggesting that the sell‑off reflected broader risk aversion rather than company‑specific fundamentals【2】.  

At the same time, the Dow Jones rose 0.29%, buoyed by healthcare and industrial stocks, showing a divergence between the broader market and the tech‑heavy indices. Treasury yields rose to 4.55% after a strong jobs report earlier in the week, reinforcing expectations of a more hawkish Federal Reserve stance【1】. The dollar index also edged higher, up 0.6% to 100.04, while commodities such as oil and gold fell, reflecting the mixed macro backdrop【1】.  

## Micron’s upcoming results could test the rally  

Micron Technology, whose shares have surged nearly 300% year‑to‑date, is slated to release its quarterly earnings on Wednesday. Analysts see the memory‑chip maker’s performance as a key test for the tech rally, especially given the recent pullback in AI‑related stocks【2】. While Micron’s forecast remains upbeat, the market’s reaction will hinge on whether earnings and guidance can offset the prevailing sentiment‑driven weakness in the sector.  

## What to watch  

- **Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) data** slated for Thursday, the Fed’s preferred gauge of core inflation, which could sharpen expectations for a 25‑basis‑point rate hike in September【2】.  
- **Micron’s earnings release** on Wednesday, where any miss on revenue or profit could deepen the tech sell‑off, while a beat might provide a short‑term lift.  
- **U.S.–Iran negotiation progress**, as further developments could influence oil prices and risk sentiment, feeding back into equity and yield markets【2】.  

The drop highlights how quickly sentiment can shift the market when megacap tech stocks move in unison, even as other sectors hold up. With key macro data and a pivotal earnings report on the horizon, investors will be watching whether the tech decline is a temporary correction or the start of a broader pullback.

## Sources
1. Investopedia — [Markets News: June 5, 2026: Nasdaq Ends Day 4% Lower, Tech Stocks Plunge; S&P 500 Snaps 9-Week Winning Streak; Treasury Yields Rise; Bitcoin Drops Below $60,000](https://www.investopedia.com/stock-market-today-dow-jones-s-and-p-500-06052026-11991740)
2. Kitco — [S&P 500, Nasdaq close lower, dragged by Alphabet and megacap...](https://www.kitco.com/news/off-the-wire/2026-06-22/sp-500-nasdaq-close-lower-dragged-alphabet-and-megacap-tech-focus-iran)

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