US equity markets closed lower on Thursday as investors navigated a combination of disappointing corporate results and persistent geopolitical anxiety.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and broader indices faced selling pressure, with the technology sector emerging as a particular drag on performance.
Boeing and Salesforce were among the notable names weighing on sentiment, reflecting broader concerns over earnings quality and growth visibility in key sectors.
The market’s cautious stance was compounded by escalating tensions surrounding Iran.
Investors remained wary of the potential for broader regional conflict, a theme that has kept risk appetite subdued throughout the week.
The combination of macro-level uncertainty and micro-level corporate weakness created a difficult trading environment, limiting upside potential for equities.