The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped slightly 0.6% on July 20, 2026. It settled at 20,305 points. Big companies lost ground initially. Investors sold off heavyweight stocks. Tech shares posted limited gains. AI-related stocks nudged the broader market upward. Oil prices spiked after reports of rising U.S.-Iran tensions. Energy companies fell harder. Crude’s rise cut into the profits. The week had forthcoming earnings due from major firms. Traders stood cautiously. They held off buying until they saw what the reports would bring.