Stock Market today: S&P 500 gains 0.40% while DJI dips by 0.08% in early trading

The S&P 500 Index gained +0.40%, closing at 5,916.98 points, signaling modest growth in the market, with gains driven by resilience in key sectors, including energy and financials.

By Priya Berry Published on November 20, 2024, 09:48 EDT Last updated November 20, 2024, 09:55

As of 9:39 am EST, the U.S. stock market opened with mixed trends this morning.

The S&P 500 Index gained +0.40%, closing at 5,916.98 points, signaling modest growth in the market, with gains driven by resilience in key sectors, including energy and financials. The NASDAQ 100 Index showed stronger performance, advancing +0.71% to reach 20,684.59 USD, buoyed by tech-sector optimism.

In contrast, the Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a slight dip of -0.08%, standing at 43,234.33 USD. Similarly, the NYSE Composite Index declined by -0.18%, settling at 19,682.54 USD as trading began.

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