Nasdaq led a higher close

Key Points

• 1

  The Nasdaq rose 0.91% and led the major indexes.

• 2

  Health Care was the strongest sector, up 1.4047%.

• 3

  Utilities and Real Estate moved lower.

• 4

  The Fear and Greed reading still showed Extreme Fear.

Sector Performance

• Health CareHospitals, pharma, and medical devicesWas the strongest sector.
  +1.40%
• TechnologyGrowth companies like semiconductors & softwareRose with Nasdaq strength.
  +1.31%
• Consumer DiscretionaryCars, retail — things people want but don't needRose with stronger growth areas.
  +0.42%
• Communication ServicesTelecom, media, and internet companiesRose modestly and helped indexes.
  +0.35%
• MaterialsSteel, chemicals, and raw materialsMoved modestly higher.
  +0.35%
• EnergyOil and gas companiesWas nearly unchanged.
  -0.07%
• Consumer StaplesFood, household goods — everyday essentialsLagged as defensive groups faded.
  -0.18%
• IndustrialsAirlines, machinery, and defense companiesTrailed the broader market.
  -0.29%
• FinancialsBanks, insurance, and brokerage firmsWeighed on the Dow.
  -0.29%
• Real EstateReal estate investment trusts (REITs)Rate-sensitive shares weakened.
  -0.49%
• UtilitiesElectric, water, and gas utility companiesHad the sharpest decline.
  -1.13%

Technology and Health Care led today.