Is Today a Placeholder Day for Markets—or More?Stock Market News From Aug. 26, 2025: Dow Rises After Trump Targets CookLast Updated:4 hours agoToday’s market session is categorized by hard-hitting headlines from Washington, but little moves in asset prices.The S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq are both up by a mere 0.1%. The Dow is trading flat.The listless trading is in contrast to the political turmoil. Days after the U.S. government acquired 10% of Intel, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick this morning indicated defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin could be next.