The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 12.98 points, or 0.02%, at 52,306.22 on Wednesday, July 1. The S&P 500 closed down 15.97 points, or 0.21%, at 7,483.39 on Wednesday, July 1. The Nasdaq Composite closed down 173.69 points, or 0.66%, at 26,040.03 on Wednesday, July 1.