U.S. stocks end week on mixed note, Dow drops 274 points

Big News Network.com
13 Sep 2025, 02:02 GMT+10

NASDAQ Composite: 22,141.10, up 98.03 points (0.44 percent increase)
Dow Jones Industrial Average: 45,834.22, down 273.78 points (0.59 percent decrease)
S&P 500: 6,584.29, down 3.18 points (0.05 percent decrease)

NEW YORK, New York - Global equity markets delivered a mixed performance to close out the trading week on Friday, with technology shares providing a lift stateside while other major indices struggled for direction amid ongoing economic assessments.

In the United States, the tech-heavy NASDAQ Composite (^IXIC) led the way, gaining 98.03 points, or 0.44 percent, to close at 22,141.10. This positive momentum was offset by weakness in other sectors. The broad S&P 500 (^GSPC) finished essentially flat, dipping a marginal 3.18 points, or 0.05 percent, to settle at 6,584.29. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) experienced the steepest decline, falling 273.78 points, or 0.59 percent, to end the session at 45,834.22.

The mood was similarly varied across global bourses. In Europe, the pan-European EURO STOXX 50 (^STOXX50E) eked out a gain of 3.94 points, or 0.07 percent, finishing at 5,390.71. France's CAC 40 (^FCHI) also closed slightly in positive territory, adding 1.72 points, or 0.02 percent, to 7,825.24. Germany's DAX (^GDAXI) was nearly unchanged, slipping a negligible 5.50 points, or 0.02 percent, to 23,698.15. London's FTSE 100 (^FTSE) edged down 14.29 points, or 0.15 percent, to close at 9,283.29.

Asia-Pacific markets put in a strong showing earlier in the global trading day. Japan's Nikkei 225 (^N225) continued its impressive run, advancing 395.62 points, or 0.89 percent, to 44,768.12. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index (^HSI) jumped 301.84 points, or 1.16 percent, to 26,388.16. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 (^AXJO) rose 59.90 points, or 0.68 percent, to 8,864.90.

Other notable movers included South Korea's KOSPI (^KS11), which surged 51.34 points, or 1.54 percent, and Taiwan's TWII, which climbed 258.93 points, or 1.03 percent. India's BSE Sensex (^BSESN) added 355.98 points, or 0.44 percent.

In currency markets, the US Dollar Index (DX-Y.NYB) was firm, gaining 0.08 points, or 0.08 percent. The Japanese Yen Currency Index (^XDN) weakened by 0.21 points, or 0.31 percent.

Following is a full wrap of stock market indices closings on Friday from across the globe:

United States

S&P 500: 6,584.29, down 3.18 points (0.05 percent decrease)
Dow Jones Industrial Average: 45,834.22, down 273.78 points (0.59 percent decrease)
NASDAQ Composite: 22,141.10, up 98.03 points (0.44 percent increase)

Canada

S&P/TSX Composite Index: 29,283.82, down 124.07 points (0.42 percent decrease)

Europe

FTSE 100 (UK): 9,283.29, down 14.29 points (0.15 percent decrease)
DAX (Germany): 23,698.15, down 5.50 points (0.02 percent decrease)
CAC 40 (France): 7,825.24, up 1.72 points (0.02 percent increase)
EURO STOXX 50: 5,390.71, up 3.94 points (0.07 percent increase)
Euronext 100 (N100): 1,616.20, up 2.99 points (0.19 percent increase)
BEL 20 (Belgium): 4,775.68, down 22.41 points (0.47 percent decrease)
MSCI Europe Index: 2,476.33, down 1.65 points (0.07 percent decrease)

Asia-Pacific

Nikkei 225 (Japan): 44,768.12, up 395.62 points (0.89 percent increase)
Hang Seng Index (Hong Kong): 26,388.16, up 301.84 points (1.16 percent increase)
S&P/ASX 200 (Australia): 8,864.90, up 59.90 points (0.68 percent increase)
All Ordinaries (Australia): 9,128.70, up 57.30 points (0.63 percent increase)
S&P BSE Sensex (India): 81,904.70, up 355.98 points (0.44 percent increase)
IDX Composite (Indonesia): 7,854.06, up 106.16 points (1.37 percent increase)
KLSE (Malaysia): 1,600.13, up 17.28 points (1.09 percent increase)
Straits Times Index (Singapore): 4,344.24, down 11.58 points (0.27 percent decrease)
KOSPI Composite Index (South Korea): 3,395.54, up 51.34 points (1.54 percent increase)
TWSE (Taiwan Weighted Index): 25,474.64, up 258.93 points (1.03 percent increase)
Shanghai Composite (000001.SS): 3,870.60, down 4.71 points (0.12 percent decrease)
S&P/NZX 50 (New Zealand): 13,227.90, down 1.25 points (0.01 percent decrease)

Africa

Top 40 USD Net TRI Index (South Africa): 6,002.49, up 46.37 points (0.78 percent increase)

Currencies

US Dollar Index (DXY): 97.61, up 0.08 (0.08 percent increase)
British Pound Currency Index (XDB): 135.59, down 0.13 (0.10 percent decrease)
Euro Currency Index (XDE): 117.32, down 0.02 (0.02 percent decrease)
Japanese Yen Currency Index (XDN): 67.72, down 0.21 (0.31 percent decrease)
Australian Dollar Currency Index (XDA): 66.49, down 0.10 (0.15 percent decrease)

Summary

Markets painted a broadly mixed picture heading into the weekend:

Asia saw notable strength, led by South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan, buoyed by tech optimism and robust investor sentiment.
The United States ended on a flat-to-lower note, with the S&P 500 and Dow losing ground while the NASDAQ posted gains.
Europe remained largely rangebound, showing minimal movement, while Canada's TSX declined moderately.
Currency markets were relatively stable, with small declines seen in the Euro, Pound, Yen, and Australian Dollar indices.