Defensives led mixed close

Key Points

• 1

  Health care and consumer staples led the market.

• 2

  Tech weakness pushed the Nasdaq lower.

• 3

  Financials and energy helped keep the Dow slightly higher.

• 4

  The dollar rose against the won, yen, and euro.

Sector Performance

• Health CareHospitals, pharma, and medical devicesHealth care led all sectors.
  +1.96%
• Consumer StaplesFood, household goods — everyday essentialsStaples gained on steady demand.
  +1.28%
• FinancialsBanks, insurance, and brokerage firmsFinancials supported the Dow.
  +0.78%
• EnergyOil and gas companiesEnergy helped offset weaker areas.
  +0.70%
• Communication ServicesTelecom, media, and internet companiesIt posted a modest gain.
  +0.24%
• UtilitiesElectric, water, and gas utility companiesUtilities posted a small gain.
  +0.11%
• Real EstateReal estate investment trusts (REITs)Real estate was nearly flat.
  +0.02%
• MaterialsSteel, chemicals, and raw materialsMaterials edged slightly lower.↗Source
  -0.23%
• IndustrialsAirlines, machinery, and defense companiesIndustrials slipped modestly.
  -0.39%
• Consumer DiscretionaryCars, retail — things people want but don't needConsumer names fell amid Tesla attention.↗Source
  -0.90%
• TechnologyGrowth companies like semiconductors & softwareTech was the weakest sector.
  -1.51%

Defensive sectors rose; tech weakened.