DJIA Breaks 3-Day Winning Streak, Falls 66 Points; Microsoft and Alphabet Drop Over 2%
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Feb 11 2026
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Source: aastocks
U.S. Job Market Update: The U.S. non-farm payrolls added 130,000 jobs in January, significantly exceeding forecasts, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.3%.
Market Performance: The DJIA experienced volatility, peaking at 50,499 before closing down 66 points at 50,121, while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 also saw slight declines.
Moderna's Stock Reaction: Moderna's stock dropped by 3.5% after the FDA declined to review its application for an experimental flu vaccine.
Tech Stocks Movement: Among major tech companies, Microsoft and Alphabet fell over 2%, while Nvidia rose slightly, and Tesla and Apple each gained 0.7%.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
