Nasdaq Declines Amid Broader Market Losses The Nasdaq Composite saw a 4.0% decline in February, outpacing the S&P 500's 1.4% drop and the Dow's 1.6% loss. Adjusted for inflation, the declines deepen to 4.6%, 2.1%, and 2.2%, respectively. These figures reflect ongoing market volatility and technology sector underperformance.3