As the trading week wrapped up, the major US stock indices ended with mixed results. The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a decline, while the S&P 500 remained virtually unchanged, and the NASDAQ moved up.
Here’s how they stood at the closing bell:
– The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 165.35 points, down 0.37%, settling at 44,546.08.
– The S&P 500 edged down just 0.44 points, or 0.01%, finishing at 6,114.63. Notably, this was about four points shy of its record high closing level near 6,118.
– The NASDAQ managed to climb 81.13 points, gaining 0.41%, and closed at 20,026.77.
– The Russell 2000 slipped, losing 2.02 points or 0.10%, ending the day at 2,279.98.
One of the standout stories was Meta, which continued its impressive run with shares increasing by $8.11, or 1.11%, ending at $736.67. This marked the 20th consecutive day of gains for the company.
Dell also had a noteworthy day, with shares rising by $4.12, or 3.74%, to close at $114.38. This increase came on the heels of a report suggesting the company is nearing a deal to sell $5 billion worth of AI computers to Elon Musk’s xAI venture.
Looking at the week’s overall performance, all the major indices made gains:
– The Dow was up by 0.55%.
– The S&P increased by 1.47%.
– The NASDAQ rose by 2.58%.
These numbers highlight a week of positive momentum, despite the mixed signals on the last trading day.
