The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped barely 0.6% on July 20, 2026. It ended at 20,305 points. Leading companies lost ground early. Investors sold off heavyweight stocks. Tech shares posted small gains. AI-related stocks nudged the broader market higher. Oil prices surged after reports of heightened U.S.-Iran tensions. Energy companies fell significantly. Crude’s rise cut into their profits. The week had forthcoming earnings due from major firms. Traders remained quietly. They paused purchases pending that they see what the reports would bring.