The Dow finished 209 points lower today, as investors eyed dropping bond yields, as well as data from the services sector. The ISM Services purchasing managers' index (PMI) fell to 60.1% in June from its May record of 64%, which is lower than analysts' expected reading of 63.5%. The S&P 500 closed in the red as well, snapping a seven-day win streak, while the Nasdaq finished modestly in the black to eke out a record close. 

The Dow Jones Average (DJI - 34,577.37) lost 209 points or 0.6% for the day. Of the 30 Dow components, Apple (AAPL) saw the biggest jump, adding 1.5%, while Dow Inc (DOW) fell to the bottom, shedding 2.5%.

Meanwhile, the S&P 500 Index (SPX - 4,343.54) fell 8.8 points or 0.2% on the day, and the Nasdaq Composite (IXIC - 14,663.64) added 24.3 points, or 0.2% for the day. 

Lastly, the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX - 16.44) tacked on 1.4 points or 9.1%. 

OIL SETTLES OFF 6-YEAR HIGHS

Oil prices made a quick turnaround today, earlier hitting a six-year high after talks between the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) were postponed indefinitely, leading to uncertainty over output. August-dated crude shed $1.79, or 2.4%, to settle at $73.37 a barrel. 

Gold prices rose for the fourth-straight day, finishing at their highest level in about three weeks, as U.S. Treasury yields dropped. August-dated gold added $10.90, or 0.6%, to settle at $1,794.20 an ounce. Plus, the commodity is seeing a golden cross pattern on the charts, as its 50-day moving average crosses above the 200-day moving average, implying a longer-term uptrend for the commodity.