US Stocks Close Mixed Pressured by Megacaps

2026-06-22 20:11 By Isabela Couto 1 min. read

US stock indexes closed mixed on Monday as losses in megacap tech stocks offset optimism over progress in restoring energy supply from the Middle East.

The S&P 500 fell 0.4%, while the Nasdaq 100 lost 0.2%.

Alphabet dropped 5.2% after reports that another top AI researcher left for a rival, deepening concerns over its competitive position in artificial intelligence.

Broadcom tumbled 4.7%, Amazon declined 4.4%, Microsoft lost 3.2% and Meta fell 2.7%.

SpaceX plunged 16.4% after announcing a new bond sale.

In contrast, Micron gained 6.8% after announcing a strategic agreement with Anthropic.

Meanwhile, the Dow Jones rose 148 points after Iran said recent talks with the US made significant progress, with both sides aiming to reach a peace deal within two months.

Energy prices extended losses on expectations of restored supply, while lingering expectations of a hawkish Federal Reserve following last week’s meeting kept pressure on Treasuries.



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