Stock market news: S&P 500 gained slightly by 0.47% while NASDAQ 100 jumped by 0.64% in early trading

As of 9:42 AM EST today, the U.S. stock market opened with a mix of gains and losses across its major indices. The S&P 500 posted an increase of +0.47%, climbing to 6,077.88 USD, signaling positive momentum in broader market performance.

Technology-heavy stocks led the rally as the NASDAQ 100 Index surged by +0.58%, reaching 21,566.51 USD, while the NASDAQ Composite Index also showed strong gains, advancing by +0.64% to 19,756.78 USD.

Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index registered a modest rise of +0.16%, inching up to 44,098.30 USD, reflecting steadier growth among blue-chip stocks. However, the NYSE Composite Index experienced a slight downturn, dropping by -0.17% to settle at 19,860.40 USD.

Top indices have remained positive throughout this week after Donald Trump took over the country’s administration earlier this Monday.

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