US market today: Dow slips on Tesla drag, Nasdaq lifted by Alphabet; trade deal hopes support sentiment

US markets showed mixed trends. Investors analyzed second-quarter earnings reports. They anticipated potential trade agreements from President Donald Trump before the August 1 tariff deadline. Nasdaq Composite rose, driven by Alphabet's strong AI demand. Dow Jones Industrial Average declined due to Tesla's earnings concerns. European Central Bank maintained interest rates, awaiting eurozone-US trade talk outcomes.

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