The broader US stock indices led by the NASDAQ index closed higher. The Dow industrial average meanwhile fell.

The final numbers are showing:

  • S&P index +23.36 points or 0.40% at 5916.98
  • NASDAQ index rose 195.66 points or 1.04% at 18987.47
  • Russell 2000 rose 18.48 points or 0.80% at 2324.82
  • Dow industrial average felt -120.66 points or -0.28% and 43268 .94

Looking at the Dow 30, the biggest decliner was UnitedHealth at -2.16%. 3M fell -1.51%, Travelers fell -1.32%, and Nike fell -1.30%. Overall. Overall 18 of the 30 stocks fell, with one unchanged and 11 higher led by Nvidia (+4.89%) and Walmart which rose 3.0%.

Nvidia will announce earnings after the close tomorrow.

Looking at the Magnificent 7, Nvidia led the charge with his gain of 4.89%. Apple rose but only by 0.12% and Microsoft also light with a gain of 0.49%.

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