The S&P index has made a turnaround into positive territory, reaching a peak of 5830.76. At the moment, it’s sitting at 5827.41, marking a modest increase of 0.41 points for the day.
On the other hand, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is seeing a more robust rise, advancing by 306 points, or 0.73%, to stand at 42245.30. This upswing is primarily driven by strong performances from UnitedHealth, Caterpillar, Amgen, and Nike. Here’s a quick breakdown:
– UnitedHealth (UNH) has surged by 4.52%
– Caterpillar (CAT) is up by 3.22%
– Amgen (AMGN) has risen by 2.40%
– Nike (NKE) has increased by 1.78%
In contrast, the NASDAQ index hasn’t fared as well today, experiencing a downturn with a current decline of 140 points.