U.S. stocks closed higher

Key Points

• 1

  All four major indexes ended higher.

• 2

  Small-company stocks outpaced large-company indexes.

• 3

  Technology and consumer names led the gains.

• 4

  Energy was the weakest sector today.

• 5

  Market mood remained cautious despite the rise.

Sector Performance

• Consumer DiscretionaryCars, retail — things people want but don't needConsumer names gained sharply today.
  +2.53%
• TechnologyGrowth companies like semiconductors & softwareTech rose strongly with the wider rally.
  +2.25%
• MaterialsSteel, chemicals, and raw materialsMaterials rose with the cyclical rebound.
  +1.39%
• IndustrialsAirlines, machinery, and defense companiesIndustrials rose more than 1%.
  +1.18%
• Real EstateReal estate investment trusts (REITs)Real estate gained with rate-sensitive areas.
  +1.12%
• FinancialsBanks, insurance, and brokerage firmsFinancials joined the broad market rise.
  +1.10%
• UtilitiesElectric, water, and gas utility companiesUtilities ended slightly higher.
  +0.38%
• Communication ServicesTelecom, media, and internet companiesIt rose slightly but trailed stronger sectors.
  +0.22%
• Health CareHospitals, pharma, and medical devicesHealth care slipped slightly.
  -0.13%
• Consumer StaplesFood, household goods — everyday essentialsDefensive consumer stocks fell behind.
  -0.66%
• EnergyOil and gas companiesEnergy fell the most today.
  -2.43%

Growth-linked sectors led today's gains.