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Despite significant losses in energy and consumer-related stocks, the Dow Jones managed to nudge higher on Monday, despite a patchwork of sector patterns.
Despite a weak start across major US indices, buyers stepped in late Monday to reverse sharp declines. The Dow led the comeback, closing firmly higher, while both the S&P and NASDAQ managed to scrape into positive territory. The rebound points to investor resilience and potential rotation ahead of key economic data and Fed commentary later this week.
Tech Stocks Show Modest Strength
The heatmap of the U.S. equity market paints a picture of sector rotation, with technology stocks offering a stabilizing force amid broader market hesitation. Microsoft (MSFT) posted a modest gain of 0.29%, leading performance in the information technology sector and signaling tentative investor confidence. Oracle (ORCL), however, remained largely stagnant, adding only 0.04% as it struggled to gain upward traction.
Semiconductors Hit by Renewed Pressure
The semiconductor segment remained volatile, a trend that has persisted for several sessions. Nvidia (NVDA) slipped by 0.26%, while Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) suffered a more pronounced 2.02% decline, reflecting ongoing investor caution and profit-taking in chip stocks after a strong run earlier this year.
Consumer Cyclicals Underperform
Among consumer cyclicals, Tesla (TSLA) weighed heavily on sentiment, tumbling 3.04%. The automaker’s sharp drop intensified concerns about demand trends, margins, and competitive pressures in the EV space.
US Stock Market Recap – Monday Close
Dow Jones Industrial Average
Rebounded sharply after being down by as much as 317 points during the session.
✅ Closed up 137.33 points, or +0.32%, at 42,792.07 as late-day buying emerged.
S&P 500 Index
Fell as low as -62.69 points at its session trough amid early risk-off sentiment.
✅ Ended modestly higher by 5.22 points, or +0.09%, at 5,963.60, reflecting a tentative recovery.
NASDAQ Composite
Dropped -273.68 points at its lowest intraday level as tech stocks came under pressure.
✅ Finished slightly in the green, gaining 4.36 points, or +0.02%, to close at 19,215.46, suggesting buying support into the close.
Conclusion
While the Dow Jones Industrial Average managed to post gains, the broader market sentiment was mixed, marked by sector-specific declines and cautious optimism in tech. The divergence highlights a fragile balance between enthusiasm for AI-driven growth and anxiety around cyclicals and energy-related names. Investors appear to be navigating a crosscurrent of earnings signals, macro data, and shifting leadership as the market searches for direction.
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Skerdian is a professional Forex trader and a market analyst. He has been actively engaged in market analysis for the past 11 years. Before becoming our head analyst, Skerdian served as a trader and market analyst in Saxo Bank’s local branch, Aksioner. Skerdian specialized in experimenting with developing models and hands-on trading. Skerdian has a masters degree in finance and investment.
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