U.S. stock indexes remain volatile as Wall Street wrapped up Monday with mixed results and limited movement. Although most indexes posted small gains, investors remain cautious ahead of major earnings and economic reports.
The S&P 500 rose 3.54 points, or 0.1%, to close at 5,528.75. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 114.09 points, or 0.3%, to reach 40,227.59. However, the Nasdaq composite dipped 16.81 points, or 0.1%, settling at 17,366.13. The Russell 2000, which tracks smaller companies, added 7.93 points, or 0.4%, ending at 1,965.55.
Despite today’s mostly positive close, U.S. stock indexes remain volatile, reflecting the market’s nervous energy. Investors are bracing for earnings results from tech giants like Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft. These reports could significantly influence market momentum later this week.
Adding to the uncertainty, key economic indicators will also be released. Data on GDP growth from the first quarter and April’s job numbers are due soon. These figures will offer clues about the Federal Reserve’s next steps. Clearly, U.S. stock indexes remain volatile as traders await direction.
For the year, the numbers still show losses. The S&P 500 is down 352.88 points, or 6%. The Dow Jones has dropped 2,316.63 points, or 5.4%. The Nasdaq has fallen 1,944.66 points, or 10%. Lastly, the Russell 2000 is down 264.61 points, or 11.9%.
Although Monday’s session brought limited drama, the outlook remains shaky. Markets are on edge because U.S. stock indexes remain volatile, especially during earnings season and key economic updates.
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